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SnowDragon UHP

5.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
below average ✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
PTI reduced by 0,2 – wet −7,1 % weak in the wet
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
32 355 Ft
in 215/55 R18
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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.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 215/55 R18 Speed / Load: 99V
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 32 355 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 215/55 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Snowdragon UHP evaluated

5.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,6 / 10 · below average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
PTI reduced by 0,2 – wet −7,1 % weak in the wet tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 10
−3 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 9
−4 % 2 Tests
snow traction 2
−3 % 2 Tests
snow handling 18
−3 % 1 test
Wet 3
−10 % 4 Tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 12
−7 % 4 Tests
Aquaplaning 14
−2 % 2 Tests
wet handling 1
−18 % 2 Tests
Dry 28
−1 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 25
−1 % 2 Tests
dry handling 89
+2 % 1 test
Ice –
Not measured. 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 13
−4 % 1 test
Economy 89
+8 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 27
+1 % 2 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 82
+9 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 66
≈ average 2 Tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 67
≈ average 2 Tests
ride comfort 58
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Economybetter than 89 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 90 % · −3 %
Wetworse than 97 % · −10 %

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Imperial SnowDragon UHP stands in size 215/55 R18

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 5,6 32 355 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 68 632 Ft Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 989 Ft Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 70 826 Ft Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 56 446 Ft Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 55 084 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 72 148 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 47 000 Ft Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 193 Ft Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 45 481 Ft Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 49 951 Ft Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 56 524 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 46 063 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 51 127 Ft Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 444 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 49 124 Ft Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 50 920 Ft Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 52 313 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 7.1 55 603 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 43 003 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 38 650 Ft Triangle WINTERX TW401 6.5 25 945 Ft better and cheaper Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 32 355 Ft This tyre
5,6 median 7,7 9,7
23. rank in the group of 23 compared
0 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−2,1 below the group median group median 7,7
−4,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 68 632 Ft +36 278 Ft
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 62 989 Ft +30 634 Ft
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 70 826 Ft +38 471 Ft
  4. 4. 8.7 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 56 446 Ft +24 092 Ft
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 55 084 Ft +22 729 Ft
  6. 6. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 72 148 Ft +39 793 Ft
  7. 7. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 47 000 Ft +14 646 Ft
  8. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 52 193 Ft +19 839 Ft
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 45 481 Ft +13 126 Ft
  10. 10. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 49 951 Ft +17 596 Ft
  11. 11. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 56 524 Ft +24 169 Ft
  12. 12. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 46 063 Ft +13 708 Ft
  13. 12. 7.7 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 51 127 Ft +18 773 Ft
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 47 444 Ft +15 089 Ft
  15. 14. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 49 124 Ft +16 769 Ft
  16. 16. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER
  17. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 50 920 Ft +18 565 Ft
  18. 18. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 52 313 Ft +19 958 Ft
  19. 19. 7.1 Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 55 603 Ft +23 248 Ft
  20. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 43 003 Ft +10 649 Ft
  21. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 38 650 Ft +6 295 Ft
  22. 22. 6.5 Triangle WINTERX TW401 better and cheaper 25 945 Ft −6 410 Ft
  23. 23. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP This tyre 32 355 Ft
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

32 355 Ft ÷ 59 299 km × 100
55 Ft / 100 km

Lowest price in size 215/55 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 55 Ft
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 92 Ft

Of the tyres compared, Imperial SnowDragon UHP has the lowest cost per 100 km.

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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/55 R18
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product codeIN296
EAN5420068626571
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Imperial
Tread SnowDragon UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 15.07.2018
Product launch date (gen.) 27.10.2020
Available technologies
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 33,5
2025
42. place
Auto Bild large winter tire braking test 225/40 R18 2025
52 tyres
Detail →
25. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R18.

Current lowest
32 354,52 Ft
↗ 40 746,51 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
73,70 Ft
6.8.2026
Highest for the period
32 354,52 Ft
14.10.2026
32 354,52 73,70 32 354,52 Ft 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 79,21 Ft 29.7.2026: 76,23 Ft 29.7.2026: 76,05 Ft 30.7.2026: 75,30 Ft 31.7.2026: 76,23 Ft 1.8.2026: 76,05 Ft 6.8.2026: 75,30 Ft 6.8.2026: 73,70 Ft 6.8.2026: 75,30 Ft 6.8.2026: 76,05 Ft 8.8.2026: 75,87 Ft 13.8.2026: 75,14 Ft 13.8.2026: 75,87 Ft 14.8.2026: 75,90 Ft 20.8.2026: 75,47 Ft 21.8.2026: 75,90 Ft 24.9.2026: 75,82 Ft 26.9.2026: 75,90 Ft 29.9.2026: 75,82 Ft 2.10.2026: 75,65 Ft 6.10.2026: 75,90 Ft 6.10.2026: 75,65 Ft 7.10.2026: 75,82 Ft 8.10.2026: 75,65 Ft 9.10.2026: 75,82 Ft 14.10.2026: 32 354,52 Ft

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