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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Previous Dunlop Tyres Ultra High Performance Winter

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a premium ultra high performance winter tyre that majors on confidence and safety in real winter conditions. It stands out for dependable snow traction and braking, while also delivering strong wet grip and aquaplaning security in cold temperatures. Drivers generally find it predictable and comfortable for the category, and independent tests back up its consistently high overall results across many sizes.

9.0
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
85%
Road Feedback
79%
Handling
79%
Wear
87%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
83%
Snow Grip
91%
Ice Grip
81%
43 Reviews
84% Average
452,102 miles driven
52 Tests (avg: 5th)
Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Winter Premium
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9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Snow
90.7
1.5x / 62 tests
Ice
81.5
1.2x / 5 tests
Wet
79.9
1.93x / 82 tests
Value
75.4
0.42x / 56 tests
Comfort
61.7
0.32x / 20 tests
Dry
57.6
1.13x / 35 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
91.6
15 tests
Braking
79.4
81 tests
Handling
76.2
45 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 52
Publications: 11
Period: 2015 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 43
Avg Rating: 83.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 4/31 12 metrics
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2024 235/35 R19 4/11 12 metrics
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 7/23 15 metrics
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 2/16 10 metrics
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 5/12 12 metrics
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 11/55 2 metrics
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 7/22 15 metrics
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 1/16 12 metrics
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 15/54 2 metrics
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 4/15 13 metrics
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 4/22 16 metrics
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 8/57 2 metrics
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 1/17 0 metrics
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 245/40 R18 5/14 14 metrics
2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2021 225/45 R17 6/8 0 metrics
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 8/22 15 metrics
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 1/18 0 metrics
2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 2/49 2 metrics
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2021 225/40 R18 6/10 14 metrics
The Best Winter Tyres for 2020 Tyre Reviews 2020 205/55 R16 4/19 0 metrics
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2020 205/55 R16 6/14 11 metrics
2020 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2020 205/55 R16 7/9 0 metrics
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2020 225/55 R17 5/11 11 metrics
2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2020 205/55 R16 3/15 0 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 8/21 12 metrics
2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 13/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2019 225/45 R17 4/12 0 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 16/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 13/47 2 metrics
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2018 245/45 R18 4/11 10 metrics
2018 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2018 205/55 R16 6/10 0 metrics
2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 1/22 12 metrics
2018 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 3/16 0 metrics
2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 5/52 0 metrics
2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 5/45 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 3/21 11 metrics
2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/65 R16 ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 1/16 0 metrics
2017 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2017 225/45 R17 3/8 0 metrics
2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2017 225/40 R18 2/10 9 metrics
2016 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test Sport Auto 2016 235/40 R18 3/6 0 metrics
2016 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2016 205/55 R16 7/8 0 metrics
2016 AutoBild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 4/20 0 metrics
2016 AutoBild Winter UHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2016 245/40 R18 3/8 0 metrics
2016 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 4/43 0 metrics
2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Zeitung 2016 205/55 R16 7/14 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 1/13 0 metrics
2016 GF All Season Tyre Test Gute Fahrt 2016 205/55 R16 3/11 0 metrics
2015 AMS UHP Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2015 225/50 R17 3/10 0 metrics
2015 ACE 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test ACE 2015 225/50 R17 3/8 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2015 215/65 R16 1/8 0 metrics
2015 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express 2015 225/45 R17 2/8 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2015 225/40 R18 1/8 0 metrics
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Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
225/40 R18 • 2025
4th/31
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 achieves good ratings in both driving safety and environmental performance, resulting in a good overall score. For driving safety, while the tyre could provide slightly better steering feel, responsiveness, and precision on dry roads, it maintains good performance limits allowing stable and safe obstacle avoidance with good braking distances from 100 km/h. On wet surfaces, it earns good ratings for braking performance and handling with good safety reserves and precise control over test courses, though it only achieves satisfactory results in both longitudinal and lateral aquaplaning resistance, albeit narrowly missing better scores. In winter conditions, the Winter Sport 5 receives good ratings with effective braking distances on snow and ice, good traction performance, and just barely achieves a good rating for snow handling by adequately combining longitudinal and lateral forces while providing sufficient reserves for largely precise handling course navigation. Regarding environmental impact, this German-manufactured tyre earns good ratings due to its high predicted mileage and low tyre wear, while also scoring well for efficiency thanks to its low weight and fuel consumption.
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
11th/55
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
5th/12
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 tyre shows mixed performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it struggles with precision and steering feedback, requiring frequent corrections to maintain the desired path. It also shows weaknesses in sudden evasive maneuvers and has below-average dry braking distances. Performance on wet roads is marginally good, with satisfactory results in braking and longitudinal aquaplaning, but excelling in lateral aquaplaning resistance and handling. The tyre's strongest performance is on winter roads, where it achieves clearly good ratings. It offers some of the shortest braking distances on snow, above-average traction, and excellent handling with good combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. Ice braking narrowly misses a good rating. Environmentally, the Winter Sport 5 scores well, offering above-average mileage, low wear, and good efficiency due to its low weight and fuel consumption. Overall, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 excels in winter conditions and environmental performance but has notable room for improvement on dry surfaces.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/55R15 85 H D B 71
195/65R15 91 H C B 72
16 inch
205/55R16 91 H C B 71
205/55R16 91 T C B 71
205/55R16 94 H XL C B 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C B 71
205/60R16 92 H C B 72
205/60R16 96 H XL C B 71
215/60R16 95 H C B 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 72
17 inch
225/50R17 98 H XL C C 72
205/50R17 93 V XL C B 70
225/45R17 91 H D C 72
225/45R17 94 H XL D B 72
225/45R17 94 V XL D B 72
225/45R17 94 V XL D B 72
205/50R17 93 H XL C B 72
205/50R17 93 V XL C B 72
215/45R17 91 V XL C B 71
215/55R17 98 V XL C C 71
225/50R17 94 H C B 72
225/50R17 98 H XL C C 72
225/50R17 98 V XL C C 72
205/50R17 93 H XL D C 72
205/50R17 93 V XL D C 72
225/50R17 98 H XL C C 72
225/50R17 98 V XL C C 72
18 inch
245/45R18 100 V XL C B 71
225/40R18 92 V XL D C 72
245/40R18 97 V XL C B 72
245/45R18 100 V XL C C 72
245/45R18 100 V XL C B 71
245/40R18 97 V XL C B 72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W XL D B 72
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Questions and Answers for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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October 7, 2016

What is the comfort temperature (max/min) for this tyre?

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 can be used in any temperatures, however it is recommended you fit and use winter tyres only when the temperatures are consistently under 7c.
November 16, 2016

How to fit correctly the tyres on the wheel -where should be the yellow mark lines placed? outside or inside?

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a directional winter tyre, and as such has no inside or outside. The sidewall will have an arrow indicating forward rotation, you should go by this indication.
November 14, 2023

Does xl (extra load) tend to be more noisey and more fuel consumption. Car : Mercedes w205 C220 d bluetec. Tyres : Dunlop Winter Sport 5 225/50 R17 98H XL

Potentially yes, but the differences should be small.
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Review Summary

Based on 39 user reviews

Drivers largely praise the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 for outstanding snow and ice traction, strong wet grip in cold conditions, predictable handling, good comfort/low noise (for a winter tyre), and excellent tread life. A minority report softer sidewalls and reduced dry performance or understeer as temperatures rise, with a few notes on noise increase over time and isolated quality/balance issues. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most buyers willing to repurchase.

Strengths
  • Snow and ice grip
  • Wet grip in cold
  • Predictable handling
  • Ride comfort
  • Low noise (relative for winter tyre)
  • Tread life/durability
Areas for Improvement
  • Weaker dry grip/softer feel in warmer temps
  • Increased noise with age
  • Occasional balance/quality issues

Top 3 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Reviews

Given 90% while driving a BMW 320d touring (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 25,000 average miles
I purchased my set of Dunlop WinterSport 5 tires back in 2016, and after 9 years of use and approximately 40,000 kilometers, I can confidently say I was thoroughly satisfied with their performance.

Even after all these years, tread wear was minimal, which speaks volumes about the durability of the compound. The tires only started to show signs of aging recently, with visible cracking due to age, which is to be expected after nearly a decade.

In winter conditions, especially around 0°C and below, the grip was exceptional. The tire offered great braking performance, predictable handling, and a very reliable, confidence-inspiring feel. Whether it was wet slush or compact snow, the tire performed consistently well.

In warmer temperatures, the tire did begin to lose grip more easily, especially during sudden cornering, with a noticeable tendency for understeer. However, the handling always remained controllable, and I never felt unsafe or out of control.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend the Dunlop WinterSport 5 to anyone looking for a trustworthy winter tire. It delivered great value, excellent winter safety, and durability well beyond expectations. I would buy it again without hesitation.
Helpful 708
July 30, 2025
Given 93% while driving a Jaguar Jaguar XE (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 2 average miles
Excellent winter tyre. Snow grip superb, ultimate confidence driving a rwd in snow, handled slushy roads with ease and commutes with icy roads were a less worrisome. Excellent in heavy rain but noise level did increase, did lose traction under heavy breaking in the dry but on that one occasion where it did, my fault for carrying too much speed (normal driving probably wouldn’t have caused an issue). Comfort levels were amazing. Ran Dunlop sport maxx rt2’s in the summer but these winter tyres were much more quiet and comfortable. Only used them for two winters before changing cars, but wear was negligible, saying that, I only average approx 5-6 thousand miles a year.
Helpful 840
January 6, 2025
Given 81% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulietta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
I have these tyres on an Alfa Romeo Giulietta. I'm a really passionate driver an I always try to find the best tyres for my car. I think these tyres are excellent during winter season because:
- Good on snow, especially for traction and braking, not excellent in lateral grip. Also in snowy slope I have never had to put tyre chains on (for the moment at least).
- Very good on asphalt, the car has always a balanced and neutral behavior. You could feel when the car is slipping. Quite fast and precise on steering. (Obviously we are talking about a winter tyre, not a summer one!)

My suggestion is, when is very cold (
Helpful 920
January 15, 2024

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Given 91% while driving a Audi A6 Avant C5 Quattro V6 2.5TDI (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
You must know, in 225/50/17 it is the best what you can buy in eurowinter tyres
+ perfect rim protector
+ dry and wet grip at different temperatures including +17 Celsius
+ snow grip? Easy
+ treadwear 12000 km/per 1 mm (on my new set 8 mm, now 7,0-6,8 after 2 seasons and 14400 km)
Helpful 267
October 26, 2025
Given 78% while driving a BMW (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
Very good tire on snow and ice, both handling and braking, also good on dry surfaces.
A bit too noisy for my taste but it's a winter tire so I guess is ok.
Helpful 815
December 19, 2023
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Given 72% while driving a Opel Vectra C GTS (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
A very snow- and ice-focused tyre. Struggled a bit too much with wet and dry conditions, but overall not the all-conquering test winner which seemingly everyone said it is. (might be related to my specific size used)

After 4 seasons they got annoyingly noisy, but until then, they were quite comfortable.
Helpful 997
July 8, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Mivec (205/60 R16) on mostly motorways for 40,000 easy going miles
It’s a very comfortable and reliable tire especially in the snow, slippery and cold conditions, which we get quite a lot here in Poland. When temperatures rise above 5-6 degrees Celsius the compound proves to be really soft and hence dry breaking isn’t great. It’s time to replace them after 6 seasons and 60K Kms and although it isn’t sporty at all, due to low rolling resistance and comfortable ride, it suits me for long (800 km) trips visiting family in Hungary. I would repurchase it for next winter.
Helpful 802
February 13, 2022
Given 86% while driving a Lexus GS300 (225/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 easy going miles
Great tires! Comfortable, quiet with very good traction in snow and ice. I can say that they are much better than the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
Helpful 820
October 6, 2021
Given 85% while driving a Citroën Spacetourer MPV (225/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 16,000 easy going miles
I have for the last dozen years driven MPV's as a second family car due to their practicality. Every one of my MPV's has had winter tyres for 5 months of the year. These Dunlops were on my most recent 8 seat Citroen Spacetourer, which is about to be replaced by an identical new car, so these wheels & tyres will be carried over and fitted again in the next 6 weeks. I have been very impressed with the Wintersport 5's in the two years and 16k miles that I used them and have been fortunate to drive them in about 10 days of decent snow and many frosty mornings in that time. I would rate them as one of the best Winter tyres that I have used. They brake very well in snow and wet and also have great traction when accelerating, even when slightly icy slush is about. My previous 5 sets of winter tyres were Goodyear and Conti and they were also good, so I know what I like. I found that with the Wintersports I could just about get up a 1 in 5 snow covered 1st gear sharp corner in the north Pennines (UK), which I initially thought would be too much for them in a heavy car with only 2wd. What I really like about them is the plush ride, despite being 101 load rated, which in some brands can mean thick sidewalls, but not these. On cold wet Winter days where temperatures are just above freezing, I have found them to have good traction and pulling away from a wet junction can easily be accomplished without wheelspin even with a heavy load in the rear. They are commendably quiet on all surfaces, but then in my experience most winter tyres are quieter than the summer equivalent. I never got to test them on stretches of sheet ice so can't comment on their performance for that. Wear has been brilliant compared to the poor summer Michelin Primacy 3 that the car also uses which only lasted 18,000 miles. I predict that the Wintersport 5 will reach about 30,000 miles if I rotate them around the car each winter. I would buy again, but I suspect that a new Dunlop will be along in 2022 or 23 so I will need to look at Tyre Reviews and make a fresh decision from their test results database for the next set of boots. Dunlop Wintersport 5 are highly recommended by me with no caveats.
Helpful 825
October 3, 2021
Given 53% while driving a Opel Antara 2.2 4x4 184HP (215/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 8,500 average miles
Overall not as good as a tyre as I expected it to be. It's kind of sad to know that I've spent quite a high price for the set, thinking it will be a good tyre, as Dunlop has been previously for me, only to find out that I'm almost disappointed in the qualities of it, especially in dry handling. It may have something to do with the fact, that I have fitted KW coilovers.
Helpful 1017
May 14, 2021
Given 69% while driving a Toyota Prius (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
The Winter Sport 5 give the car a little too much of understeer but still acceptable, a little more disturbing is they feel a little lazy on the breakes but still ok for a winter tyre. I drove only 2-3 hours in real winter conditions here in hamburg so do not expect too much from my opinion - they did their job which is fine for this small and wide format. Noise, comfort and fuel consumption are very ok. The sidewalls were surprisingly full of dents after the first winter, and look not much better than the moon after 3 Winters - but where it counts they still look like one more winter, now the score is 40000 miles.
Helpful 935
April 12, 2021
Given 86% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 19,000 spirited miles
These have just gone back on my Skoda Yeti 170tdi 4x4 for their 4th season & have probably done close to 20k miles now & yet still have almost 50% wear left so definitely last well. However 1 tyre has worn in an odd way with a sort of high patch appearing in the carcass below the tread blocks over about a third of the tyre, so on this tyre there's about 3mm tread left at this part of the tyre, yet 6mm elsewhere, just like the other 3 tyres on the car. I've had it checked by my MOT station & also my tyre supplier, & both said it's ok to keep in service, so I will, & keep my eye on it. Other than this they have been a great winter tyre. Nice, dynamic steering & decent ride quality. Previously I've run Vredestein Wintrac Extreme & Pirelli Sottozero 3 on the Yeti & I'd say the Dunlops have very slightly better wet, dry & snow grip than those tyres, except at very low speeds on snow where curiously the Dunlops can understeer noticeably, yet as speed rises over say 15mph, grip comes back rapidly & they're very good after that, & are also the best winter I've experienced on ice. So performance wise, very impressive tyres but the odd wear pattern on 1 tyre worries me slightly especially as I've also previously suffered 2 faulty Goodyear tyres (same company) I do question construction quality & wonder if it's no coincidence that Goodyear/Dunlop have the worst warranty of just about all tyre manufacturers.
Helpful 861
December 11, 2020
Given 96% while driving a Hyundai elantra (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 18,600 average miles
Drive only on town, on not so much snow (only until the road is cleaned), little wet road, i think 60-70% from time on dry roads. Wery good response, quiet on the road, good to very good on brake. In one season (winter) i made aprox. 30.000 km, and the wear is very good, i think it will resist 3 seasons! Good tire, i will buy again!
Helpful 840
November 8, 2020
Given 57% while driving a Volkswagen GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
No rim protection!! Despite saying on the side wall it has rim protection, it most certainly doesn’t. Compared to my usual Pilot Sport 3/4 summers which have plenty of curb protection. And sadly I now have to refurb two of my newly refurbished wheels again after being forced against a curb by a SUV charging down a narrow road, I literally just brushed the curb and now they are heavily scuffed.

Grip in normal conditions is ok, but they do squirm around a fair bit when cornering or braking hard at higher speeds. They felt horrible when new but have improved after a few thousand miles. Damp (not wet) grip was atrocious but has also improved. Don’t expect these to perform like high performance summer tyres.

Typically not had any snow since fitting them, but had frost and ice where grip is obviously reduced but they are progressive and predictable. Also seem to perform well on mud covered roads which is common on the country lanes I drive on. They don’t aquaplane on deep puddles which again is common round here.

There is tyre noise, not intrusive but its there. Fuel economy doesn’t seem to be adversely affected by any great degree, maybe 1mpg, but its hard to say as the car uses more fuel in the colder seasons.

If it wasn’t for the useless rim protection, I’d probably buy again.



Helpful 1015
January 23, 2020
Given 54% while driving a (235/45 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Have these tires on a Tesla Model 3 SR+, and I find them to perform very poorly both in dry and wet conditions. Wet even worse than dry. Given the profile structure of the tire, I can imagine very good snow performance, however as these conditions are rare in my country (NL), could not recommend these for any car with more than 200 hp.

The original Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires made the car seem on rails, these make the car very nervous when accelerating hard.
Helpful 947
January 10, 2020
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