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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). 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 Imperial SnowDragon UHP was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SnowDragon UHP and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Dry braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Dry driving behavior
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Dry handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Dry handling - objective
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
100%
Wet
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Wet braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Wet handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Wet circle cornering
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Snow
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Snow braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Snow handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
96%
Snow traction
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Snow cornering
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Exterior noise
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
98%
Comfort
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
97%
Costs
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%
Rolling resistance
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
99%

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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