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Dunlop Winter Snow1

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

The Dunlop Winter Snow1 is a Premium Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 5th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P5 of 5 · Nordic Friction Winter Tyres · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Snow Comfort, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 1professional tests
  • 27sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Dunlop Winter Snow1

7.2/10

Better than 49% of Nordic winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 44 Nordic winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 49% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 49% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other Nordic winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 51% 31% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 40% 30% 1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 72% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 0% 9% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 21% 7% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 11% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 48% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 20% of the test figure. The other 80% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test Teknikens Varld · 235/45 R18 · Nordic Friction Winter Tyres P5 / 5
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The latest test

2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test P5 of 5Nordic Friction Winter Tyres

The Dunlop Winter Snow1 finished last of the five Nordic friction tyres. It works within its limits on ice and snow, but its vague handling on wet roads holds it back.

Weak: Subj. Road Score, Subj. Wet Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Ice Handling, Dry Lane Change, Subj. Comfort, Fuel Consumption Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre TestTeknikens Varld · 235/45 R18P5 / 5Nordic Friction Winter Tyres
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range27 sizes available

195-265Width45-65Profile15-20Rim91-116 TLoad/Speed Index2026First On Market

EU LabelAcross 27 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71dB

3PMSF on every size

Ice grip

Popular sizes195/65 R15195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Dunlop Winter Snow1 in the wet?
The Dunlop Winter Snow1 has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 72/100 based on 1 independent test.
How good is the Dunlop Winter Snow1 in the dry?
The Dunlop Winter Snow1 has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 0/100 based on 1 independent test.
How good is the Dunlop Winter Snow1 in the snow?
The Dunlop Winter Snow1 has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 51/100 based on 1 independent test.
How good is the Dunlop Winter Snow1 on ice?
The Dunlop Winter Snow1 has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 40/100 based on 1 independent test.
What is the Dunlop Winter Snow1's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop Winter Snow1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
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What sizes does the Dunlop Winter Snow1 come in?
The Dunlop Winter Snow1 is available in 27 sizes, ranging from 195-265/45-65 R15-20.
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