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Dunlop Winter

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

The Dunlop Winter is a premium touring winter tire with strong snow traction and low rolling resistance. Wet braking is a recurring weakness, while wet and dry handling results are mixed.

The quick answer

Owners say 88% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P6 of 12 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Snow Comfort, Ice 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 October 2026.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 4,000miles driven
  • 4professional tests
Dunlop Winter 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Dunlop Winter

9.2/10

Better than 91% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 4 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 4 publications · 2025-2026 91% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 91% 9.2

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 winter 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 69% 30% 4
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 83% 23% 4
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 55% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 76% 17% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 90% 6% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 67% 5% 4

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

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 87% 4
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 83% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 68% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 91% of the test figure. The other 9% 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. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P6 / 12
  2. 2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P8 / 16
  3. 2026 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P8 / 11
  4. 2025 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P2 / 20
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Dunlop Winter averages a finish of 6th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
6th Average
2nd Best
8th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20252026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test P6 of 12

The Dunlop Winter finished sixth and was rated good. It is the least expensive tire in the test to earn that verdict and performs well on dry roads, but its wet braking is a clear step behind the leaders.

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P6 / 12gut (Good)
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P8 / 16
20262026 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P8 / 11
20252025 Autobild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P2 / 20Eco-Meister / vorbildlich (Eco Champion / Exemplary)

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Awards
Rated by other publications Eco Specialist 1 Recommended 1
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Running Costs
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In 225/40 R18, the Dunlop Winter is projected to cost €22.77 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €569 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test.

Dunlop Winter€22.77
Bridgestone Blizzak 6€24.55
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€27.34
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€28.97
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 €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range63 sizes available

175-275Width35-65Profile15-21Rim84-108 T-WLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU LabelAcross 63 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16195/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Dunlop Winter in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter stops 5.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 7.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 69/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Winter in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter stops 1.9% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 76/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Winter in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter stops 4% shorter than premium rivals, 3.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 7.1% better than premium rivals, 4.8% better than mid-range rivals and 12.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 83/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the snow from 2 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Winter on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter stops 0.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 55/100, and owners rate it 8/10 on ice from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Dunlop Winter?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Dunlop Winter's rolling resistance is 0.9% lower than premium rivals, 1.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 7.3% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Dunlop Winter (4)
How many miles does the Dunlop Winter last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop Winter is expected to last around 34,231 miles (55,089 km).
How much does the Dunlop Winter cost to run?
In 225/40 R18, the Dunlop Winter is projected to cost €22.77 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €569 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Dunlop Winter's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop Winter most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Dunlop Winter come in?
The Dunlop Winter is available in 69 sizes, ranging from 175-275/35-65 R15-21.
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Dunlop Winter Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 88%
  • Comfort 95%
  • Snow Grip 95%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 85%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Ice Grip 80%

All 2 Dunlop Winter reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
88%
Jekabs
Initial Impressions
Great tire with good grip on compacted snow. Good on wet as well. As I drive electric I appreciate, that Dunlop Winter is very quiet tire. Great price as well. Set of tires cost me 250 euros.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 170
89%
Member
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.
Dunlop Winter owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 387

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