Imperial Lowest SnowDragon UHP
5.8 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 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
35 977 Ft
in 235/55 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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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.
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Your size 235/55 R18 104V EAN: 5420068626595 SAP: IN298
SNOWDRAGON UHP IMPERIAL NOVINKA
C C B Price from 35 977 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5420068626595
Current prices for size 235/55 R18.
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In stock
35 977 Ft
Buy → 2
Delivery within 3 days
35 543 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 7 days
40 871 Ft
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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 235/55 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 4 of 56
8 −3,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 5 of 56
11 −3,2 %
snow traction
beats 3 of 51
4 −2,8 %
snow handling
beats 15 of 50
23 −2,5 %
Wet beats 8 of 61
14 −8,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 7 of 61
18 −6,9 %
Aquaplaning
beats 11 of 54
21 −1,2 %
wet handling
beats 1 of 51
4 −17,9 %
Dry beats 13 of 53
25 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 10 of 53
25 −1,3 %
dry handling
beats 40 of 47
90 +1,6 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 8 of 33
16 −3,5 %
Economy beats 41 of 52
80 +6,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 13 of 49
21 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 34 of 40
83 +9,5 %
Noise and comfort beats 33 of 51
66 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 29 of 50
62 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 17 of 30
55 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 80 % Weakness
Snow worse than 92 % Wet worse than 86 % 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 235/55 R18
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 5,8 35 977 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 59 223 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 65 785 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 689 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 61 199 Ft 
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 8.6 74 083 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 54 585 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 821 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 54 999 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 59 589 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 60 937 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 51 455 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 44 745 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 53 129 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 42 360 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 48 875 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 56 031 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 58 977 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 46 112 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 41 302 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 80 899 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 51 020 Ft Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 35 977 Ft This tyre 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 39 026 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 38 202 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 202 Ft +2 225 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 59 223 Ft +23 246 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 202 Ft +2 225 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 59 223 Ft +23 246 Ft rank in the group of 24 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.1 59 223 Ft +23 246 Ft
- 1. 9.1 65 785 Ft +29 808 Ft
- 3. 9.0 68 689 Ft +32 713 Ft
- 4. 8.6 61 199 Ft +25 222 Ft
- 4. 8.6 74 083 Ft +38 106 Ft
- 6. 8.3 54 585 Ft +18 608 Ft
- 6. 8.3 56 821 Ft +20 845 Ft
- 8. 8.1 54 999 Ft +19 022 Ft
- 9. 7.8 59 589 Ft +23 612 Ft
- 10. 7.7 60 937 Ft +24 961 Ft
- 11. 7.6 51 455 Ft +15 478 Ft
- 12. 7.5 44 745 Ft +8 768 Ft
- 13. 7.4 53 129 Ft +17 152 Ft
- 13. 7.4 42 360 Ft +6 383 Ft
- 13. 7.4 48 875 Ft +12 898 Ft
- 13. 7.4 56 031 Ft +20 055 Ft
- 17. 7.3 58 977 Ft +23 001 Ft
- 18. 6.9 46 112 Ft +10 136 Ft
- 19. 6.8 41 302 Ft +5 325 Ft
- 20. 6.7 80 899 Ft +44 922 Ft
- 21. 6.1 51 020 Ft +15 043 Ft
- 22. 5.8 35 977 Ft
- 23. 5.6 39 026 Ft +3 049 Ft
- 24. 5.0 38 202 Ft +2 225 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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)V
Product codeIN298
EAN5420068626595
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.
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
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0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 25,0
2025
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R18.
Current lowest
35 976,56 Ft
Lowest for the period
35 143,00 Ft
Highest for the period
35 976,56 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.