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Dunlop Winter

Name: Dunlop Winter
Brand: Dunlop
Rating: 4.4 (2 reviews)

Dunlop Tyres Premium Touring Winter

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

6.6

Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests

Medium Confidence View Breakdown

Dry Grip

80%

Wet Grip

90%

Road Feedback

85%

Handling

80%

Wear

Comfort

95%

Buy again

100%

Snow Grip

95%

Ice Grip

80%

Expected Mileage 31,615 miles High Confidence

2 Reviews

88% Average

4,000 miles driven

1 Tests (avg: 2^nd)

Parameter	Value	Description
`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`	1.8	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`	8	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`	0.1	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

Test	Publication	Date	Size	Position	Metrics
2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test	Auto Bild	2025	225/40 R18	2/22	16 metrics

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2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

225/40 R18 • 2025

2^nd/22

The Dunlop Winter proves itself as a snow specialist that combines excellent winter performance with strong value for money. It particularly shines on snow-covered roads with high traction and exceptional lateral grip, making it one of the most confident choices for severe winter conditions. The tyre also performs admirably on wet surfaces, delivering short braking distances and stable handling. Its main compromise comes in dry conditions, where it requires slightly longer braking distances than some competitors, though this is typical for winter tyres with aggressive snow-focused tread designs. The handling on dry pavement is still more than adequate for safe daily driving. At around €510 per set, it offers compelling value, especially for drivers in regions with regular snowfall who prioritize winter grip over ultimate dry road performance.

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Latest Dunlop Winter Reviews

Initial Impressions Review

Given 88% while driving a Renault Zoe (195/65 R15) on for 2,000 miles

Great tyre with good grip on compacted snow. Good on wet as well. As I drive electric I appreciate, that Dunlop Winter is very quiet tyre. Great price as well. Set of tyres cost me 250 euros.

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January 14, 2026

Given 89% while driving a Opel Astra H CDTI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles

I bought it as a replacement for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. This tire performs similarly to its predecessor in snow, but is also: better on dry surfaces,
better on wet surfaces,
much quieter,
slightly more comfortable,

and above all, thanks to the solid blocks on the sides of the tread, it provides really good cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions, despite its soft construction. It's a great tire, unrivaled at this price.