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Dunlop Sport All Season

Ultra High Performance All Season Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews

The Dunlop Sport All Season is a sporty all-season tire with particularly strong wet and dry handling for drivers who value stability and steering confidence. It delivers good everyday comfort, efficiency and wear consistency, but its winter performance is limited. Braking distances, aquaplaning resistance and high-speed noise are the main areas where it falls behind the best in class.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 7 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P5 of 7 · 2024 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 71,645miles driven
  • 7professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Dunlop Sport All Season

7.9/10

Better than 53% of UHP all-season tires

  • High Confidence
  • 7 tests
  • 7 owner reviews
Scores of the 28 UHP all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests7 tests · 2 publications · 2021-2024 48% 87%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 82% 86% 13%
Combined 53% 7.9

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 UHP all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 52% 38% 7
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 22% 29% 7
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 82% 27% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 4% 6% 4

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

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

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 85% 4
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 70% 7
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 52% 4

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% 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. 2024 The Best All Season Tires for 2024 Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P5 / 7
  2. 2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P11 / 16
  3. 2023 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P11 / 35
  4. 2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P7 / 15
  5. 2022 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P7 / 35
  6. 2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P9 / 16
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  1. 2021 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P6 / 32
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Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Dunlop Sport All Season averages a finish of 8th.

7 Tests
0 Test Wins
8th Average
5th Best
11th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212024

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 P5 of 7

The Dunlop Sport All Season is another good tire, but another tire that was out classed by the new breed. Its asymmetric pattern left it vulnerable in snow handling, and while it was good in the dry and wet handling tests, it struggled in braking. It did have a low rolling resistance and its wear result was ok, plus is had a low rolling resistance making it cheap at the pumps.

Strong: Dry Handling, Wet Circle, Rolling Resistance Weak: Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Snow Circle, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Noise Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

YearTestResultAward
2024The Best All Season Tires for 2024Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16P5 / 7Tested by Tire Reviews
20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P11 / 16
20232023 All Season Tire 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P11 / 35
20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P7 / 15
20222022 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P7 / 35
20212021 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P9 / 16
20212021 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P6 / 32

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Running Costs
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In 205/55 R16, the Dunlop Sport All Season is projected to cost £16.77 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about £419 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the The Best All Season Tires for 2024.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2£15.54
Dunlop Sport All Season£16.77
Michelin CrossClimate 2£18.79
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3£25.27
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at £5.49 per gallon and £60 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range30 sizes available

165-235Width40-70Profile14-18Rim79-104 T-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 30 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes215/55 R17175/70 R14165/65 R14175/65 R14205/55 R16225/50 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Dunlop Sport All Season in the wet?
Across the 7 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Sport All Season stops 0.5% shorter than premium rivals, 5.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 52/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Sport All Season in the dry?
Across the 7 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Sport All Season stops 5.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 22/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the dry from 7 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Sport All Season in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Sport All Season stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 2.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 21.8% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 2.6% worse than premium rivals, 1.6% worse than mid-range rivals and 24.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 82/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the snow from 7 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Dunlop Sport All Season?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Dunlop Sport All Season's rolling resistance is 2.5% lower than premium rivals, 10.4% lower than mid-range rivals and 6.6% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Dunlop Sport All Season last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop Sport All Season is expected to last around 25,883 miles (41,655 km).
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What do owners say about the Dunlop Sport All Season?
Across 7 owner ratings the Dunlop Sport All Season averages 82%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 8. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Dunlop Sport All Season cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the Dunlop Sport All Season is projected to cost £16.77 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about £419 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the The Best All Season Tires for 2024. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, at £15.54.
What is the Dunlop Sport All Season's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop Sport All Season most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop Sport All Season?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sport All Season 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop Sport All Season wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sport All Season 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop Sport All Season again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop Sport All Season again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 17% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Dunlop Sport All Season come in?
The Dunlop Sport All Season is available in 33 sizes, ranging from 165-235/40-70 R14-18.
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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

Drivers report the Dunlop Sport All Season delivers strong dry and wet grip with stable, predictable handling and good comfort/low noise overall. High-mileage users praise durability and consistent performance, with some noting harder feel as they age. A minority cite longer dry braking distances and occasional high-speed noise or aquaplaning in specific situations. Snow performance is limited but generally acceptable for mild winters.

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Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Wet Grip 87%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Handling 83%
  • Wear 82%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Snow Grip 80%
  • Ice Grip 80%

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Most helpful 81%

“After 70.000 Km with these tires, the time has come for them to be replaced. Mostly driven on motorways. Very good tires, very steady performance, without any unpleasant surprises until the end of their life. For sure...”

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  • 44,000 miles
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Longest term 74%

“excellent feeling And handling in the dry. Wet as well very good alongside with braking. Dry braking is a big no with long distance and wheel tendency to lock up (No abs car) even at low speeds. As the car is in central...”

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  • 15,000 miles
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All 6 Dunlop Sport All Season reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
89%
Member
  • Audi A6
  • 225/50 R17
  • 45 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Easy Going
I drove a set of these tires for 3 years in Eastern Europe with moderate weather, mild winters without snow, and hot, dry summers. I used them for about 3 years during which I put 75k km on them, mainly used outside the city on the daily commute of 150 km, at moderate speeds. I rotated them at 15k km between the front and rear axles. Now they have reached the first wear witness, the 3 mm. Theoretically and legally they can still be used but I will replace them. I can say that they are good to very good tires, I am on my first set of all season tires and I am delighted with their performance in any weather. On dry and wet roads, the tires behave very well, they offer a greater sense of safety and for me the longer braking distance in case of emergency braking was not a problem because I have a preventive driving style. The braking system of the Audi A6 is very good and strong. The tires are quiet when running and the degree of comfort when running is premium. In cold weather the tires have the same safety feed back, they are manoeuvrable. There was no need for emergency brake. I didn't use them in the snow because there was no snow. Conclusion: Safe, comfortable tires, premium product from Dunlop. I will definitely continue with Dunlop. I highly recommend it to drivers who want a premium tire but who know how to drive cars and don't brake at the last minute. Ideal for areas where winter is more like late autumn.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 984
81%
Member
After 70.000 Km with these tires, the time has come for them to be replaced. Mostly driven on motorways. Very good tires, very steady performance, without any unpleasant surprises until the end of their life. For sure they have become much harder, but this is natural. The grip on dry is very good. The wet performance also very good. On ice they performed better than expected, although I use all season tires for the first time.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 1,054
73%
Member
  • Honda
  • 205/55 R16
  • 5,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
I needed to replace my Michelin Cross Climate because they wear horribly cupped and sounded like a siren.
I was looking for conventional straight treads and there is not much choice in them.
I found these Dunlop tires and these were also available in 94V which means the side walls are stiffer.
The winter wheels have 205/55R16 dimensions which is a bit of a balloon and a trade off in handling, but for winter I do not mind.

After fitment I was thrilled about the noise comfort, very smooth and "soft" tire. After 4000 miles the tires still feel OK-ish, but when the temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celcius the tires get more noisy, and above 130kph they definitely are present. Light vibrations are present now, had to re-balance the wheels (10 grams each) which helped a bit.

Pro:
The tires are reliable and give predictable feedback to the driver, good in wet, good in snow.
tread wear, nice and even.

Cons:
Aquaplaning when going over a metal expansion joint on the highway when driving through a long bend. Car is perfectly aligned.
Soft side walls, it is not made for sporty driving in cold conditions (not made for it ofcourse).
Humming noise at higher speed.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
  • Snow Grip 7
Helpful 1,154

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excellent feeling And handling in the dry. Wet as well very good alongside with braking. Dry braking is a big no with long distance and wheel tendency to lock up (No abs car) even at low speeds.
As the car is in central Italy with very mild climate, the chances to try the tires in the show are very thin but, living in the countryside and having tried them in the mud I can say that the grip is not the best.
In conclusion an excellent all season if you want the summer tire handling in dry and wet but consider a significantly longer stopping distance.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 1,001
100%
Member
First 1000Km with this tire at mixed conditions and the impressions are perfect. Breaking and wet drive are excellent. Snow drive is also very positive.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 971
84%
Member
Came from Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2. These tires are much better in dry then Gen 2, approx as good in rain as Gen 2. Do not like dry braking feel when you press pedal to the floor (hard to estimate your stopping distance) , but dry and wet handling are exemplary. I sincerely doubt I will get the chance to test them on snow, but I hope snow is not trade off for very good dry and wet handling.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
Helpful 1,042
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