Winter tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF review

Name: Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF
Brand: Dunlop

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 73 · 5 reviews analysed

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Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among winter tires. 5 owner reviews rate it 73 out of 100. 78% 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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

73/100

From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 78%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF receives generally favorable reviews for its strong grip, sporty handling, and exceptional performance in winter conditions like snow, ice, and frost. However, user experiences are notably polarized by its Run-On-Flat (ROF) construction, which introduces significant stiffness and noise.

Pros

Exceptional traction and performance in snow, ice, and frosty conditions
Sporty handling and strong dry/wet grip that rivals summer tires
Strong sidewalls ensuring high-speed stability
Progressive and predictable behavior on wet roads

Cons

Extremely harsh ride comfort due to the stiff run-flat sidewalls
Heavy tire weight that causes vehicle shaking over bumps and potential suspension stress
Louder road noise than expected despite moderate decibel ratings

Worth knowing

Users specifically noted that the run-flat (ROF) variant severely degrades ride quality compared to standard non-run-flat tires.

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