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Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D - Test Results

Test Statistics

33

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 33 winter tests, the Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D delivers consistently strong, well-balanced performance with an average finish of 3.9 and multiple overall wins. It regularly excels in performance-oriented and SUV categories, with frequent top-three results in comprehensive comparative tests and strong braking shootouts. While generally competitive in all conditions, a few mid-pack finishes in mainstream sizes and seasons indicate occasional variability versus the very best rivals.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Consistency and Awards Strong
    • 1st place in 2014 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (225/50 R17) out of 16
    • 1st place in 2013 Auto Bild SUV/4x4 Winter Test (215/65 R16) out of 10
    • 1st place in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17) out of 9
    • 1st place in 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/40 R18) out of 7
    • Average overall position 3.9 across 33 tests
  • Braking Performance Strong
    • 3rd/48 in 2014 Auto Bild 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview (225/50 R17)
    • 8th/43 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (205/55 R16)
    • 8th/50 in 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking (195/65 R15)
  • Snow Handling/Traction Moderate
    • Quickest tyre in snow handling reference within 2013 AMS Sports Winter Tyre Test notes
    • Multiple top-three overall finishes in snow-heavy mixed tests: 2014 AMS 3/10; 2012 EVO 3/9; 2012 Auto Express 3/8
  • Performance/Sport-Oriented Winter Use Strong
    • 1st/9 in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
    • 1st/7 in 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/40 R18)
    • 2nd/5 in 2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter Test (225/45 R17)
  • SUV/4x4 Winter Performance Strong
    • 1st/10 in 2013 Auto Bild SUV/4x4 (215/65 R16)
    • 2nd/9 in 2014 Auto Bild SUV/4x4 (235/65 R17)
    • 3rd/7 in 2012 Auto Bild SUV/4x4 (235/55 R17)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Result Variability in Mainstream Sizes Moderate
    • 6th/10 in 2014 Auto Express (205/55 R16)
    • 5th/11 in 2014 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16)
    • 9th/15 in 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Shootout (195/65 R15)
    • 7th/15 in 2013 ADAC (225/45 R17)
  • Wet/Aquaplaning Sensitivity (occasional) Minor
    • 2013 AMS commentary highlights rival (Pirelli) excelled wet with Dunlop 3rd overall; Dunlop "worked well in all conditions" but not class-leading in wet
    • Mid-pack outcomes where wet often differentiates: 2011 EVO 6/10; 2012 Auto Zeitung 4/8
  • Upper-size Sport Tests Variability Minor
    • 4th/6 in 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Test (225/40 R18)
    • 5th/8 in 2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Test (225/40 R18)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 9
2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Nokian WR SUV 3

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6
of 10
2014 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Secure and safe, although rivals have the edge over this tyre in most tests
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5
of 11
2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Dunlop Winter Sport 4D performed well, apart from in snow braking
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3
of 10
2014 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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3
of 14
2014 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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1
of 16
2014 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2014

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3
of 48
2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview

2014
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

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1
of 10
2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test

2013

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9
of 15
2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Shootout

2013
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

Satisfactory
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5
of 9
2013 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

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8
of 50
2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking

2013
Winner: Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3

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3
of 8
2013 AMS Sports Winter Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Particularly recommended
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7
of 15
2013 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/45 R17

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Satisfactory
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5
of 8
2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

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3
of 9
2012 EVO Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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3
of 7
2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

Good
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4
of 6
2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance

Satisfactory
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6
of 15
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Recommended
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3
of 8
2012 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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3
of 16
2012 European Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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1
of 9
2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test

2012

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4
of 8
2012 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

A sporty agile tyre with excellent resuilts in all tests, bar aquaplaning
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8
of 43
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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5
of 14
2011 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

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of 5
2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Nokian WR D3

The Dunlop Winter Sport 4D is the winter tyre to have on any terrain. Characterised by good ride, the Dunlop narrowly missed out on the test win due to slightly poor dry braking.
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of 7
2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test

2011

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4
of 14
2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

Very balanced tyre, good on snow, good in the wet, good on dry roads
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6
of 10
2011 EVO Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

Extremely strong in the dry and snow (pre-production tyre used)
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2
of 9
2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

Pre production version tested, but if the production version is anything like the tyre tested this will be a very good all round option.
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3
of 12
2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

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4
of 8
2011 ACE Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

The new Dunlop Winter Sport 4D places a strong 4th, only slightly let down by its curved aquaplaning properties
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of 5
2011 Winter Tyre Buying Guide

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

Like the Goodyear, the Dunlop Winter Sport 3D was one of the leading winter tyres last year, winning 4 of the 6 winter tyre tests in 2010! This year, Dunlop have released a new version, the Dunlop ...
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of 14
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

The new Dunlop Winter Sport 4d runs well under all conditions and is always safe and sporty.
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