84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
22 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport M3 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport M3 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport M3 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport M3 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Winter Sport M3 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 87 |
| Dry | 86 | 91 |
| Wet | 87 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 75 |
| Comfort | 83 | 89 |
| Noise | – | 88 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 82 |
| Handling | 85 | 91 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 is highly regarded as a top-tier winter performance tire that excels in deep snow, ice, and cold, wet conditions. While some users note that its performance in dry, warm weather can be compromised, it is frequently praised for maintaining a 'sporty' feel and quiet ride that rivals many summer performance tires.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling in deep snow and icy conditions.
- Impressive wet weather performance with minimal risk of aquaplaning.
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality compared to other performance tires.
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics during spirited driving.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear if used in temperatures above the intended winter range.
- Reduced braking performance on dry pavement when the tire is cold.
- Potential for accelerated wear on high-horsepower vehicles.
- Not suitable for year-round use in warmer climates.
Observations
- Users report that the tire maintains excellent grip and stability on high-performance vehicles, provided they are used within the correct temperature range.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive vehicles noted surprising longevity and traction, even when running remapped, high-torque engines.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Dunlop
87
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 89 vs 83 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 91 vs 85 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 91 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.