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Dunlop SP Winter Response

Ultra High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Dunlop SP Winter Response is a Ultra High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 62% from 3 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 11th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P11 of 13 · 2012 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 3owner reviews
  • 325,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 3sizes available
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11th Average
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YearTestResultAward
20122012 European Tire Test - 165/70 R14ADAC · 165/70 R14P11 / 13
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Size Range3 sizes available

155-185Width60-70Profile13-15Rim75-88 T-HLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 3 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-70dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes195/65 R15195/50 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dunlop SP Winter Response's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop SP Winter Response most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Dunlop SP Winter Response come in?
The Dunlop SP Winter Response is available in 3 sizes, ranging from 155-185/60-70 R13-15.
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Dunlop SP Winter Response Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings

  • Owner score 62%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Road Feedback 67%
  • Dry Grip 63%
  • Handling 63%
  • Wear 63%
  • Wet Grip 53%

All 2 Dunlop SP Winter Response reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
89%
Member
Very comfortable and quiet tire, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the wet grip. It's an old type but check the reviews on oponeo and you"ll see it got lots of happy users. Got them with my occassion car together with Michelins energy for summer. The Dunlops are more comfortable, quiter and give a more stable driving experience.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 738
47%
Member
  • SEAT Altea
  • 195/65 R15 T
  • 5,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Easy Going
I bought this tires last fall based on reviews and that they were new, and promising, with very good scores all around (marked with C B and 67dB).
They are comfortable, mostly quiet, enough feedback. But dry grip is only ok, and wet grip is non-existent. I've had an accident, from 15km/h (we were going slow, it was crowded, going for a stop at a pedestrian crossing), only because the tires blocked and I just slide for about 10 meters just in the car in front of me. The damages were light, but it was shocked to see how badly this tires are on wet roads. We're lucky it was a mild winter, because otherwise I'm frighten to see how badly they could act in a normal winter conditions.

A friend also bought them for his Skoda, and he said the same thing: in the wet they are very dangerous, and makes the driving totally uncomfortable and unsafe. He also want to switch away from them as he said also they are one of the worst tires he has driven on in the last 15 years.

Sorry, but I totally can't recommend them to anyone. The Nokian's WR A3 that I've bought for the other car are just demonstrating how badly Dunlop has gone this time.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 719

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