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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Imperial SnowDragon UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Number of tests
29
6
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
3.7
24.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
222
68

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
88%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
79%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
79%
Snow
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
93%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
95%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
91%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
88%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Ice
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Ice braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Costs
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2021225/40 R18View

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