Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D review
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The Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in cold, wet, and slushy conditions while maintaining impressive comfort and low noise levels. While most users praise its stability and traction in snow and ice, a minority of drivers report a 'squirmy' handling sensation during high-speed cornering, likely due to the softer tread compound.
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
77/100From 38 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 38 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in cold, wet, and slushy conditions while maintaining impressive comfort and low noise levels. While most users praise its stability and traction in snow and ice, a minority of drivers report a 'squirmy' handling sensation during high-speed cornering, likely due to the softer tread compound.
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.
- Strong performance in deep snow and on icy inclines.
- Good tread longevity for a dedicated winter compound.
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.
- Potential for clearance issues if incorrect aspect ratios are selected for specific vehicle fitments.
Worth knowing
- Users with wider tire setups noted that while traction is excellent, they may be slightly less effective in deep snow compared to narrower configurations.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles (e.g., Mercedes S-Class, E-Class) reported high satisfaction with comfort and grip, though they noted the 'squirm' sensation more prominently during aggressive maneuvers.
- Fitment caution: Owners of vehicles like the Mercedes W213 should ensure correct aspect ratios to avoid clearance issues with suspension components.
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33 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/65 R17
2nd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2014 AZ Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
3rd of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2014 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
1st of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 50 Winter tire Braking Overview · 225/50 R17
3rd of 48
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 215/65 R16
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
9th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Auto Bild Sports Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
8th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 AMS Sports Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2013 ADAC Winter tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17
7th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2012 EVO Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/55 R17
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2012 European tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 42
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 European Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
4th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 EVO Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2011 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2011 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 ACE Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2011 Winter tire Buying Guide · 205/55 r16
2nd of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
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