Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 77 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV vs Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SP Winter Sport 4D leads, 74–73 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 77 · 38 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (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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74
Dry
SP Winter Sport 4D +175Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 77 79 -
78
Wet
SP Winter Sport 4D +280Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 79 83 -
69
Snow
SP Winter Sport 4D +170Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 78 70 -
74
Comfort
Level74Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Reviews found online 79 80 -
62
Noise
SP Winter Sport 4D +870Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 60 – Reviews found online – 74 -
71
Treadwear
Level71Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Reviews found online 75 75 -
78
Handling
SP Winter Sport 4D +280Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV SP Winter Sport 4D Reviews found online 78 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 74 | 75 |
| Wet | 78 | 80 |
| Snow | 69 | 70 |
| Comfort | 74 | 74 |
| Noise | 62 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 71 |
| Handling | 78 | 80 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Winter Sport 5 SUV
74
/ 100
SP Winter Sport 4D
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 | Winter Sport 5 SUV | SP Winter Sport 4D | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/8 · 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | 25% #4/14 · 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +8.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Sport 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road handling
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Reduced grip and 'spongy' handling in warmer temperatures
- Suboptimal traction during ice braking and acceleration
- Not suitable for year-round use due to rapid degradation in heat
Tire B 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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | B · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 31 | 20 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 16″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
74
/ 100
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
Too close to call: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV and Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D is stronger on noise.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 70 vs 62 on noise.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Tire B · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
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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.