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

Imperial SnowDragon UHPBudget
ImperialImperial

SnowDragon UHP

1.7
R16 – R21
VS
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

6.3
R14 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). 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 SnowDragon UHP and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

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

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View

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