Imperial Snowdragon HP
EU tyre label for every size: 52 sizes of this winter tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Imperial Snowdragon HP is a winter tyre for passenger cars. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 52 sizes (65 registrations including load and speed variants), for 12″ to 20″ rims.
Wet grip is rated C in every size, fuel efficiency C–D and external rolling noise 70 dB. Every size carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF), the mark for tyres tested in severe snow.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 195/70 R14 (Wet grip C · Fuel efficiency C · 70 dB), the weakest 195/60 R16 (Wet grip C · Fuel efficiency D · 70 dB).
On the EU market since June 2016; the earliest production week registered is 03/2016.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other winter and 3PMSF tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (51 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: fuel efficiency.
What the label means on the road (205/55R16)
Example: the 205/55R16 size, compared with the 839 other winter and 3PMSF tyres registered in this size.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
≈41 m with wet grip class C, the most common class in this size.
Fuel efficiency
Class C, the most common class in this size: no difference to the typical tyre.
Rolling noise
70 dB against a median of 72 dB in this size (2 dB quieter).
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
All 52 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12″ rims | ||||||
| 145/70R12 | 69T | C88% | D88% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 03/2016 |
| 13″ rims | ||||||
| 145/60R13 | 66T | C– | D– | 70 dBB– | 3PMSF | 19/2023 |
| 145/70R13 | 71T | C93% | D99% | 70 dBB54% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 145/80R13 | 75T | C95% | D100% | 70 dBB52% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 155/65R13 | 73T | C89% | D93% | 70 dBB73% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 155/70R13 | 75T | C83% | D90% | 70 dBB72% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 155/80R13 | 79T | C84% | D88% | 70 dBB68% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 165/70R13 | 79T | C88% | D90% | 70 dBB73% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 175/65R13 | 80T | C93% | D100% | 70 dBB75% | 3PMSF | 14/2017 |
| 175/70R13 | 82T | C90% | D86% | 70 dBB78% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 14″ rims | ||||||
| 155/65R14 | 75T | C82% | D89% | 70 dBB73% | 3PMSF | 17/2016 |
| 165/60R14 | 79T XL | C88% | D92% | 70 dBB72% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 165/65R14 | 79T | C85% | D91% | 70 dBB69% | 3PMSF | 17/2016 |
| 165/70R14 | 81T | C78% | D84% | 70 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 15/2016 |
| 165/70R14 | 85T XL | C78% | D84% | 70 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 175/65R14 | 82T | C80% | D79% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 16/2016 |
| 175/65R14 | 86T XL | C80% | D79% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 16/2016 |
| 175/70R14 | 84T | C82% | D78% | 70 dBB79% | 3PMSF | 17/2016 |
| 175/70R14 | 88T XL | C82% | D78% | 70 dBB79% | 3PMSF | 17/2016 |
| 175/80R14 | 88T | C92% | D89% | 70 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 185/55R14 | 80T | C83% | D78% | 70 dBB74% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 185/60R14 | 82H · 82T | C84% | D86% | 70 dBB76% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 185/65R14 | 86T | C85% | D81% | 70 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 21/2016 |
| 185/70R14 | 88T | C90% | D74% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 195/65R14 | 89T | C80% | D56% | 70 dBB76% | 3PMSF | 14/2017 |
| 195/70R14 | 91T | C89% | C97% | 70 dBB65% | 3PMSF | 20/2016 |
| 15″ rims | ||||||
| 135/70R15 | 70T | C63% | D100% | 70 dBB88% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 165/60R15 | 81T XL | C68% | D90% | 70 dBB65% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 165/65R15 | 81T | C85% | D86% | 70 dBB69% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 175/55R15 | 77T | C85% | D92% | 70 dBB85% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 175/65R15 | 84T | C78% | D81% | 70 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 185/55R15 | 82H | C77% | D77% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 15/2016 |
| 185/55R15 | 86V XL | C77% | D77% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 14/2023 |
| 185/60R15 | 84T | C79% | D72% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 16/2016 |
| 185/60R15 | 88T XL | C79% | D72% | 70 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 16/2016 |
| 185/65R15 | 88T | C79% | D65% | 70 dBB80% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 185/65R15 | 92T XL | C79% | C99% | 70 dBB80% | 3PMSF | 16/2016 |
| 195/50R15 | 82H | C76% | D83% | 70 dBB78% | 3PMSF | 15/2016 |
| 195/55R15 | 85H | C82% | D82% | 70 dBB83% | 3PMSF | 15/2016 |
| 195/60R15 | 88H · 88T | C84% | D76% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 195/65R15 | 91H · 91T | C77% | C98% | 70 dBB84% | 3PMSF | 15/2016 |
| 195/65R15 | 95T XL | C77% | C98% | 70 dBB84% | 3PMSF | 16/2016 |
| 195/70R15 | 97T XL | C100% | C88% | 70 dBB94% | 3PMSF | 20/2016 |
| 205/60R15 | 91H | C83% | C99% | 70 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 20/2016 |
| 205/65R15 | 94H | C84% | C98% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 205/70R15 | 96T | C89% | C99% | 70 dBB90% | 3PMSF | 20/2016 |
| 215/65R15 | 96H | C84% | C97% | 70 dBB82% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 215/70R15 | 98T | C89% | C98% | 70 dBB98% | 3PMSF | 20/2016 |
| 16″ rims | ||||||
| 185/60R16 | 86H | C58% | D67% | 70 dBB64% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 195/50R16 | 88V XL | C80% | D66% | 70 dBB72% | 3PMSF | 14/2017 |
| 195/55R16 | 87H | C73% | D62% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 15/2016 |
| 195/55R16 | 91V XL | C73% | C99% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 20/2021 |
| 195/60R16 | 89H | C78% | D54% | 70 dBB83% | 3PMSF | 19/2016 |
| 205/55R16 | 91H · 91V | C73% | C99% | 70 dBB85% | 3PMSF | 14/2016 |
| 205/60R16 | 92H | C74% | C97% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 14/2016 |
| 205/60R16 | 96H XL | C74% | C97% | 70 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 205/65R16 | 99H XL | C85% | C96% | 70 dBB89% | 3PMSF | 19/2023 |
| 215/60R16 | 99H XL | C77% | C96% | 70 dBB91% | 3PMSF | 03/2016 |
| 215/65R16 | 98H | C77% | C94% | 70 dBB92% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 225/60R16 | 102H XL | C84% | C97% | 70 dBB87% | 3PMSF | 18/2016 |
| 20″ rims | ||||||
| 195/55R20 | 95H XL | C45% | C84% | 70 dBB74% | 3PMSF | 23/2019 |
Same label values, different brand
These tyres have exactly the same label values as the Imperial Snowdragon HP in most of the sizes they share, and both are registered in EPREL by the same manufacturer. Identical labels do not prove two tyres are the same: classes are broad. But consistent matches across many sizes point to a shared production family.
- Minerva Frostrack HPidentical label in 65 of 65 shared size and load/speed variants
- Tristar Snowpower HPidentical label in 65 of 65 shared size and load/speed variants
Best-labelled winter and 3PMSF tyres in 205/55R16
Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.
All tyres in 205/55 R16, ranked by label →
- Sailun Ice BLAZER Alpine²A C 68 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005A C 71 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 DriveguardA C 71 dB
- Kumho WP52+A C 72 dB
- Delinte AW6A C 72 dB
- Roadhog RGAS02A C 72 dB
Questions
Is the Imperial Snowdragon HP a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise is 70 dB in every size. In 69% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Imperial Snowdragon HP in the wet?
Its wet grip class is C. In 86% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Imperial Snowdragon HP suitable for snow?
65 of 65 registrations carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means the tyre passed the EU severe-snow test. Check the exact size in the table.
When was the Imperial Snowdragon HP launched?
It has been on the EU market since June 2016. The earliest production week in its registrations is 03/2016; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 65 registrations, data as of 25 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 64 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.