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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

6.3
R14 – R20
VS
Imperial SnowDragon UHPBudget
ImperialImperial

SnowDragon UHP

1.7
R16 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 63% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Number of tests
19
6
Best position
#5
#9
Average position
10.7
24.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
102
68

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
25%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
54%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
14%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
8%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
44%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
49%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
87%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
53%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View

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