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Comparison: Imperial SnowDragon UHP vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. The first tyre test of Imperial SnowDragon UHP was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the SnowDragon UHP and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
6
31
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
24.7
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
68
77

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
53%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
53%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Wet Handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
45%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
64%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
22%
Michelin ALPIN 6
63%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
81%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Dry Handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
58%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Snow Traction
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Snow Handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
81%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Ride Comfort
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Economy
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
62%
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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