Imperial Snowdragon 3 review
The Imperial Snowdragon 3 is generally perceived as a budget-oriented winter tire that offers acceptable performance in snow and ice but struggles significantly in wet conditions. Users frequently report issues with manufacturing quality, specifically regarding tire runout and vibration, leading to a lack of confidence in handling and overall driving stability.
Owners rate it 25.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
67%By road tests
41.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Imperial Snowdragon 3 is generally perceived as a budget-oriented winter tire that offers acceptable performance in snow and ice but struggles significantly in wet conditions. Users frequently report issues with manufacturing quality, specifically regarding tire runout and vibration, leading to a lack of confidence in handling and overall driving stability.
Pros
- Strong traction on snow and ice surfaces
- Reasonable levels of ride comfort
- Low road noise
- Affordable price point
Cons
- Significant manufacturing runout causing persistent vibrations
- Poor wet weather performance and unpredictable handling
- Nervous and uninspiring steering feedback
- Inferior grip compared to high-quality summer tires in cold, wet conditions
Worth knowing
- Users reported inconsistent handling characteristics on compact vehicles like the Ford Fiesta
- The tire's performance limitations are most apparent during spirited driving or when pushed beyond moderate speeds
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
50th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 50th of 54 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
44th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 44th of 48 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
30th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 30th of 45 |