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Comparison: Imperial Snowdragon 3 vs. Viking WinTech (2026)

Imperial Snowdragon 3Budget
ImperialImperial

Snowdragon 3

0.1
R15 – R19
VS
Viking WinTechBudget
VikingViking

WinTech

6.4
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Viking winter tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Viking WinTech has a better rating of 64% compared to 1% of the Imperial Snowdragon 3. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Snowdragon 3 and the WinTech were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Imperial
Snowdragon 3
Viking
WinTech
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#30
#11
Average position
42.0
20.8
Latest test
2023
2024
Available sizes
41
59

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Viking WinTech
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking WinTech
62%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking WinTech
69%
Wet handling
Viking WinTech
67%
Wet circle cornering
Viking WinTech
75%
Wet braking
Viking WinTech
71%
Snow
Confidence
Viking WinTech
76%
Snow traction
Viking WinTech
80%
Snow braking
Viking WinTech
82%
Dry
Confidence
Viking WinTech
80%
Dry braking
Viking WinTech
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking WinTech
82%
Exterior noise
Viking WinTech
78%
Costs
Confidence
Viking WinTech
75%
Mileage
Viking WinTech
71%
Ice
Confidence
Viking WinTech
84%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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