Imperial Lowest SnowDragon UHP
5.8 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available 
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −6,5 % weak in the wet
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −6,5 % weak in the wet 
Price from
32 812 Ft
in 245/40 R18
Choose your size
Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
1
Widthin millimetres
2
ProfileAspect ratio (%)
3
Rim diameterin inches
4
Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
5
SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 245/40 R18 97V EAN: 5420068626731 SAP: IN312
SNOWDRAGON UHP IMPERIAL NOVINKA
C C B Price from 32 812 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5420068626731
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
1
In stock
32 812 Ft
Buy → 2
Delivery within 3 days
32 260 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 7 days
37 467 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
Rating and verdict
How the Imperial SnowDragon UHP evaluated
5.8 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −6,5 % weak in the wet 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 7 of 55
14 −2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 6 of 55
11 −3,2 %
snow traction
beats 3 of 49
4 −2,8 %
snow handling
beats 13 of 49
23 −2,5 %
Wet beats 11 of 65
18 −7,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 10 of 65
18 −6,9 %
Aquaplaning
beats 9 of 51
21 −1,2 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 49
4 −17,9 %
Dry beats 14 of 50
29 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 13 of 50
25 −1,3 %
dry handling
beats 38 of 48
90 +1,6 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 8 of 36
16 −3,5 %
Economy beats 37 of 50
75 +4,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 9 of 49
21 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 35 of 42
83 +9,5 %
Noise and comfort beats 31 of 50
63 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 30 of 49
62 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 16 of 33
55 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 75 % Weakness
Snow worse than 86 % Wet worse than 82 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Imperial SnowDragon UHP stands in size 245/40 R18
Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 5,8 32 812 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft This tyre 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft +3 897 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +23 673 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft +3 897 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +23 673 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft +23 673 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft +15 621 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft +18 108 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft +29 790 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft +18 694 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft +15 249 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft +12 470 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft +9 163 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft +13 152 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft +19 342 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft +23 640 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft +19 004 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft +9 695 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft +8 717 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft +16 171 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft +4 845 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft +15 365 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft +8 373 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft +4 525 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft +12 466 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft +8 236 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft +3 897 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Imperial SnowDragon UHP belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product codeIN312
EAN5420068626731
EU energy label C C B (72 dB)
C C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Imperial
Tread SnowDragon UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Imperial SnowDragon UHP.
Compare → 
Goodyear
ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
8.6
from 77 908 Ft
This tyre
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
5.8
from 32 812 Ft
Reference tyre
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 25,0
2025
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
32 811,72 Ft
Lowest for the period
32 241,00 Ft
Highest for the period
32 811,72 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.