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Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 11 winter tests, the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D delivers consistently high performance with an average overall position of 2.3, including five test wins and multiple podiums. It excels across sizes from compact to performance and SUV/4x4 fitments, repeatedly challenging top-tier rivals like Continental and Michelin.
While most results cluster in the top three, a mid-pack 5/10 in the 2010 AMS test indicates occasional variability under specific test protocols or conditions. Overall, its record shows balanced capability in wet, dry, and snow with strong awards momentum and minimal weaknesses.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Consistency and Awards Strong
    • Average overall position 2.3 across 11 tests
    • 1st place in 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 (1/8)
    • 1st place in 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 (1/8)
    • 1st place in 2010 Auto Bild Winter (195/65 R15, 1/12)
    • 1st place in 2010 European Winter Test Part 2 (185/65 R15, 1/12)
  • Wet and Dry Performance Moderate
    • Auto Express 2010: wet braking outperformed summer tire at near-freezing (noted alongside Continental)
    • Auto Express 2010: dry handling just 2% slower than summer tire
    • Multiple podiums in mixed-condition tests: 2010 European Winter Test (225/45 R17, 3/10), 2009 Sport Auto (3/8), 2009 AMS Winter (3/5)
  • Snow and Winter Traction Strong
    • Strong winter-focused podiums: 2010 Auto Zeitung (195/65 R15, 3/13)
    • European Winter Test Part 2 improvement from 3rd to 1st in smaller size indicating robust snow/winter adaptability
    • Multiple wins in broad winter batteries (Auto Bild 2010 195/65 R15, 1/12)
  • Size Versatility (Compact to Performance and 4x4/SUV) Strong
    • Wins in 185/65 R15, 195/65 R15, 245/45 R18, and 4x4 sizes 215/65 R16 and 255/55 R18
    • Top-3 in 225/45 R17 across different publications (3/10 in 2010 European, 3/8 in 2009 Sport Auto)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Result Variability Under Certain Protocols Moderate
    • 2010 AMS Winter Tire Test: 5/10 overall
    • 2009 AMS Winter: 3/5 indicates mid-field in a small group
  • Not Always Class-Leading Against Top Competitors Minor
    • 2010 European Winter Test (225/45 R17): 3/10 behind Michelin and Continental
    • Auto Zeitung 2010: 3/13 despite strong field suggests room versus best-in-test
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
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2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tire Test

2011

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2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test

2010

Exemplary.
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3
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2010 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus

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5
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2010 AMS Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus

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2010 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2010

Exemplary
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2010 European Winter Tire Test Part 2

2010

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3
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2010 European Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

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2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2010

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2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

The Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D provides excellent all round snow control, a high level of aquaplaning resistance and shortest braking distances in the wet and dry. The WinterSport 3D only loses a fe...
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2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tire Test

2009
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

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2009 AMS Summer and Winter Tire Test - Winter

2009
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

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