Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D is widely praised as an excellent, confidence-inspiring winter tire, with standout grip and stability in snow, slush, cold wet, and dry conditions, plus low noise and good comfort for a winter tire. Many report strong wear/longevity and consistent performance over multiple seasons and high mileages. A minority note squirmy/soft handling feel at high speeds and occasional wet/ice shortcomings in extreme or Nordic conditions, but overall sentiment is strongly positive and repeat purchase intent is high.
What owners mention most counted across 36 reviews
Have done 5000 miles and the wear on the front tires is less than 0.5mm and virtually none on the rear, they still look brand new! Superb grip in the wet, slush ice and snow. Not as sharp when turning in but then again these are specialized winter tires. The ride was mores complaint and comfortable and with a noticeable reduction in transmitted road noise. An excellent buy, highly recommedned.
Just had these tires fitted this morning on Ford Mondeo. Only driven in cold dry conditions so haven't rated everything yet. However the handling doesn't appear to be unduly affected by the extra rubbery-ness and tread depth of these tires over their summer counterparts. Grip is very good and the braking remains sharp. They do feel like they need a little scrubbing in though.
However, the biggest difference is the noise! These tires have a 69db rating which is among the lowest you can get. My car (a mere Mondeo!) is Rolls Royce like in terms of sound. Staggeringly quiet.
Chose the Dunlops over the often well rated Vredestein Wintrac due to the higher wet grip rating of the Dunlops (Dunlops get C instead of the E of the Vreds). As most Uk winters are wet and slushy as oppose to snowy, wet grip was more important to me than the possibly superior snow grip of the Vreds. Will update when it's had some wet and snowy stuff.
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I put these on my 3-Series after a previous winter where the car was pretty much undriveable due to extended snowy and icy weather. While this winter was much milder (maybe buying winter tires makes the weather warmer!)the tires have proven to be fantastic. When there was snow, they provided stability, grip and control that made the car very usable, and really improved the safety of driving. Cruising along a snowy motorway and tackling ungritted side roads was no problem for the tires. In addition, they are quiet and comfortable in dry and wet conditions, and provide plenty of grip on cold and warm roads. An aggressive driver might find them a little soft on turn-in, but they're good company for cruising. Wear has been impressive too - around 10000 miles done this winter, and little sign of significant change to the tire from new. They've now been removed and are being stored until next winter. These are excellent tires in all respects, that I would recommend to anyone - they are more than worth the money, and will transform your winter driving experience.
Really good tires. I have driven up snow covered hills with ease in my A4 and passed mid range saloons stuck at the bottom. They are on smaller, steel wheels than my summer alloys (which seems normal practice, if you have space to store the other set) and they give a secure, quiet, economical and very comfortable ride. First few miles were noisy, but this quickly passed. If you push it hard round tight bends the grip is good, but not as good as the wider summer types, but that is only to be expected.
I decided to buy these tires after reading various reviews and I am not disappointed.
Grip in both wet and dry conditions is excellent and general feel is superb. Only managed to use them in light snow this winter and I can say I definately noticed higher levels of traction than I am used to. Early days but wear rate seems good too.
bought these a few months ago for my e class estate - just fantastic - i can drive on anything snow ice hills whatever - these are the best tires i have ever had - winter tires dont get any better !!!!!
Shod my Skoda Superb with the Dunlop 4D 205/55/r16 and i would say i am impressed by the road feedback and rolling resistance, had continental winter sport before but would say they are exqually good. I am in the break in period would recommend others on. waiting for the snow to fall here in Poland will report when it does.
Just purchased a set of these tires, and all I can say is that they're simply amazing.
The car was rendered useless when the snow fell last year, until I invested in a pair of snow socks. Car can now be driven up snow/ice covered hills etc. with ease.
