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 Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: SP Winter Sport 4D and Winter i*cept RS2 are level at 74.
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Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 71 · 50 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 51 in 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview (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 +273Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 79 70 -
80
Wet
Winter i*cept RS2 +383Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 88 Reviews found online 83 76 -
70
Snow
Winter i*cept RS2 +575Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 70 68 -
74
Comfort
SP Winter Sport 4D +272Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 80 67 -
70
Noise
SP Winter Sport 4D +961Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 57 Reviews found online 74 – -
71
Treadwear
Winter i*cept RS2 +273Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 75 71 -
80
Handling
SP Winter Sport 4D +971Why this score
Source SP Winter Sport 4D Winter i*cept RS2 Reviews found online 80 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D | Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 74 |
| Dry | 75 | 73 |
| Wet | 80 | 83 |
| Snow | 70 | 75 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 70 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 73 |
| Handling | 80 | 71 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
SP Winter Sport 4D
74
/ 100
Winter i*cept RS2
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 i*cept RS2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/14 · 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 10% #10/51 · 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview | +15.0 | 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 i*cept RS2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
- Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
- Strong value for money with a competitive price point
Cons
- Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
- Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
- Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D | B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 20 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 13″ – 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
74
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D is stronger on noise and handling. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 is stronger on snow and wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 70 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 80 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 75 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 83 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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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.