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Comparison: Imperial SnowDragon UHP vs. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (2026)

Imperial SnowDragon UHPBudget
ImperialImperial

SnowDragon UHP

1.7
R16 – R21
VS
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Upper-middle
HankookHankook

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

8.7
R17 – R22
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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 South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has a better rating of 87% 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 Winter i*cept evo3 W330 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Number of tests
6
18
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
24.7
5.1
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
68
119

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
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
95%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Dry braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Dry handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Wet
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Wet braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
80%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Wet circle cornering
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Wet handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Snow
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
92%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Snow braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Snow cornering
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
90%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Snow handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Snow traction
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
94%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Ice
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Ice braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Comfort
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Exterior noise
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
89%
Costs
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Rolling resistance
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2021225/40 R18View

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