Dunlop Graspic DS2 review
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Dunlop Graspic DS2 has a Relative Score of 57 out of 100 among winter tires. 7 owner reviews rate it 53 out of 100. 63% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
53/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop Graspic DS2 is widely regarded as a highly capable winter tire, particularly excelling in deep snow and challenging winter conditions. While users praise its traction and longevity, the tire's soft compound results in a noticeable lack of steering response and a 'floating' sensation when driven on dry pavement.
Pros
- Exceptional traction in deep snow
- Strong performance on ice
- Good tread life and durability
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Vague steering feel and lack of road response
- Unstable handling on dry asphalt
- Poor performance on muddy or slushy surfaces
Worth knowing
- Lightweight vehicles like the Honda Civic benefit from the tire's snow-clearing capability but may exacerbate the 'floating' sensation on dry roads.
- Users report consistent winter performance across various passenger vehicle platforms, including compact sedans like the Mitsubishi Carisma.
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