Dunlop SP WinterSport 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 on retailer and review sites.
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, it uses that one.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each score is scaled across every tested tire: the average tire gets 70, the best 100. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we analysed (5 stars = 100), weighted by how many reviews each site gave us.
- Retailer ratings
- Each site's own average, over all the reviews it lists — usually more than we analysed, so it can differ from our owner score.
By owner reviews
86/100From 38 owner reviews analysed; bars are 0–100 (5 stars = 100).
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 38 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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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