Tests – · none yet Owners 77 · 38 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: SP Winter Sport 4D and Winter Sport 5 are level at 74.
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Tests 74 · 25 tests Owners 75 · 44 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2019 L’Argus Winter Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
SP Winter Sport 4D +768Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online 79 71 -
80
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +282Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 83 78 -
70
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +1282Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 69 77 -
74
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 +175Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 80 74 -
70
Noise
SP Winter Sport 4D +3634Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 13 Reviews found online 74 – -
71
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 +475Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 75 74 -
80
Handling
SP Winter Sport 4D +674Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter Sport 5 Reviews found online 80 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 74 |
| Dry | 75 | 68 |
| Wet | 80 | 82 |
| Snow | 70 | 82 |
| Comfort | 74 | 75 |
| Noise | 70 | 34 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 75 |
| Handling | 80 | 74 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
SP Winter Sport 4D
74
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | SP Winter Sport 4D | Winter Sport 5 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/14 · 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 60% #3/6 · 2019 L’Argus Winter Tire Test R16 | −35.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Winter Sport 4D
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet, slushy, and cold dry conditions.
- Remarkably low road noise, often quieter than summer tire counterparts.
- High level of ride comfort and refined road manners.
Cons
- Noticeable 'squirm' or lack of sharpness during high-speed cornering.
- Occasional reports of understeer in specific wet or icy conditions.
- Some users noted a 'hard' ride quality compared to previous iterations like the 3D.
Tire B Winter Sport 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance in snow, slush, and heavy winter conditions
- Strong wet weather handling and reliable water clearance to prevent hydroplaning
- Impressive tread wear and long-term durability across multiple seasons
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a mushy or floating steering response and unstable cornering when temperatures rise above 5-10°C
- Reduced dry handling precision and longer braking distances in warmer ambient conditions
- Inadequate or missing effective rim protection despite manufacturer claims
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D | B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 20 | 46 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 15″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
74
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D is stronger on noise, dry and handling. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is stronger on snow and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 70 vs 34 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 82 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 75 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 80 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.