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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, 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 Winter Sport 5 and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Number of tests
49
6
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
4.9
24.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
191
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
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
88%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
94%
Snow acceleration
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
92%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
94%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
90%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2021225/40 R18View

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