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Comparison: Imperial Snowdragon HP vs. Vredestein Wintrac (2026)

Imperial Snowdragon HPBudget
ImperialImperial

Snowdragon HP

0.9
R13 – R20
VS
Vredestein WintracPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac

6.7
R15 – R18
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Netherlands. Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Wintrac has a better rating of 67% compared to 9% of the Imperial Snowdragon HP. The first tyre test of Imperial Snowdragon HP was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Vredestein Wintrac first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snowdragon HP and the Wintrac were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Imperial
Snowdragon HP
Vredestein
Wintrac
Number of tests
3
11
Best position
#31
#3
Average position
40.0
8.4
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
64
43

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.

Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Wintrac
68%
Wet braking
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Wet handling
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Wintrac
76%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
81%
Dry braking
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Dry handling
Vredestein Wintrac
86%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein Wintrac
69%
Snow
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
73%
Snow handling
Vredestein Wintrac
72%
Snow traction
Vredestein Wintrac
79%
Snow braking
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Snow cornering
Vredestein Wintrac
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Wintrac
78%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
75%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Wintrac
82%
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac
67%
Ice
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
87%
Ice braking
Vredestein Wintrac
87%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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