Winter tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 review

Name: Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3
Brand: Dunlop

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

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 81 · 12 reviews analysed

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Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 has a Relative Score of 77 out of 100 among winter tires. 12 owner reviews rate it 81 out of 100. 93% 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

81/100

From 12 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 93%

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Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

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Treadwear

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Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional winter performance, offering outstanding traction in deep snow, compacted snow, and ice. Users are additionally impressed by its surprisingly sporty handling and stability on dry and wet pavement, often outperforming expectations for a dedicated winter tire.

Pros

Exceptional grip and traction in deep, fresh, and compacted snow
Impressive performance on ice and slippery inclines
Sporty, responsive handling on dry roads comparable to summer tires
Strong wet weather performance with minimal aquaplaning
Good tread wear longevity when used strictly in cold temperatures

Cons

Accelerated wear if left on during warmer summer months
Slightly slippery under heavy braking on dry roads until fully warmed up

Worth knowing

Users with high-powered front-wheel-drive vehicles (such as a remapped 260bhp car) noted surprisingly good tread longevity and reliability under heavy loads.
Drivers noted solid capability handling spirited, cross-country driving dynamics without unexpected breakaway.