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Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D

Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow
Type: / Winter
What people think:
Wet Performance Comfort Dry Performance Handling Treadwear Snow/Ice Performance
What we think:
CORNERING PASSENGER HANDLING BRAKING SPORT PERFORMANCE TRACTION
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  • The number of tire types and sizes .

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Key Facts

  • Official web page
  • Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
  • This tire has been replaced by Dunlop / Winter Sport 5
  • This tire replaced Dunlop / SP Winter Sport 3D
  • This tire has run-flat model:
  • Available Sizes in Line: 29
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • BMW 5 Series VII (G30/G31) [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Audi A6 C7 [2011 .. 2018]
    • • Audi A7
    • • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 [2014 .. 2018]
    • • BMW 4 Series F32/F33/F36 [2013 .. 2017]
    • • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
    • • Volkswagen Golf
    • • Audi A3 8Y [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Audi A4 B9 Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Audi TT 8S Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

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– One driver said that the tire was extremely good value because it had a great price/quality ratio.
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– Many drivers agreed that this tire provides excellent cold dry grip, cold wet grip as well as good grip in frosty conditions, and hard packed snow.
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– The drivers said that the tire exceeded their expectations, especially in terms of wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.
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– A few drivers mentioned that they were impressed by the smooth, quiet ride and high fuel economy of this tire.
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Reasons not to buy

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– Some purchasers complained that the tires were annoyingly loud.
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Summary

Description

Enhanced grip and performance in winter driving conditions.

  • Ice Stopping (4D sipe system increases the number of shoulder area sipes to help enhance braking and acceleration on snow and ice)
  • Winter Handling (4D sipe system has self-interlocking sipes that maintain tread block stiffness to help provide excellent handling)
  • Cornering Stability (Entire sipe system combines to create even pressure across the tread face, which helps increase snow handling performance and cornering grip)
  • Winter Performance (V-shape grooves and deep snow notches help enhance snow traction and performance)
  • Winter Traction (Special tread compound helps adhere to wet and icy surfaces)

Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D Latest News

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Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Dunlop / SP Winter Sport 4D
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 "
Width
195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 mm
Aspect Ratio
30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Dunlop / SP Winter Sport 4D Sizes & Specifications

Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.

Rim Model Size Index Features Load range Sidewall styling Approved rim width Max inflation pressure Revs per mile Overall diameter Tread depth Max load Section width Utqg Measured rim width Price
R16 195/55 R16 87T 195/55 R16 87T
R16 195/65 R16 92H 195/65 R16 92H
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H SL BLT 5.5 - 7.5 51 840.0 24.9 10 1,356 8.4 6.5
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 215/65 R16 98T 215/65 R16 98T
R16 225/55 R16 95H 225/55 R16 95H
R17 205/45 R17 88V XL 205/45 R17 88V XL
R17 225/45 R17 91H 225/45 R17 91H
R17 225/50 R17 94H 225/50 R17 94H SL BLT 6 - 8 51 807.0 25.9 10 1,477 9.2 7.0
R17 225/50 R17 98H XL 225/50 R17 98H XL XL BLT 6 - 8 25.9 10 1,653 9.2 7.0
R17 225/55 R17 97H 225/55 R17 97H
R17 225/55 R17 101H XL 225/55 R17 101H XL XL BLT 6 - 8 26.8 11 1,819 9.2 7.0
R17 225/60 R17 99H 225/60 R17 99H
R17 235/45 R17 94H 235/45 R17 94H
R17 235/65 R17 108H XL 235/65 R17 108H XL XL BLT 6.5 - 8.5 29.1 11 2,205 9.5 7.0
R17 245/45 R17 99H 245/45 R17 99H
R17 245/45 R17 99H 245/45 R17 99H
R18 225/45 R18 95H XL 225/45 R18 95H XL
R18 225/55 R18 102H XL 225/55 R18 102H XL
R18 235/50 R18 97V 235/50 R18 97V SL BLT 6.5 - 8.5 27.3 11 1,609 9.7 7.5
R18 245/50 R18 100H 245/50 R18 100H
R18 245/50 R18 104V 245/50 R18 104V
R18 255/40 R18 99V 255/40 R18 99V
R19 235/55 R19 101V 235/55 R19 101V SL BLT 6.5 - 8.5 29.2 10 1,819 9.7 7.5
R19 255/50 R19 103V 255/50 R19 103V SL BLT 7 - 9 29.1 10 1,929 10.4 8.0
R20 265/45 R20 104V 265/45 R20 104V SL BLT 8.5 - 10 29.4 11 1,984 10.5 9.0
R20 295/40 R20 106V 295/40 R20 106V SL BLT 10 -11.5 2,094 714 10 29.3 11.9
R21 275/30 R21 98W 275/30 R21 98W XL BLT 9 - 10 27.5 10 1,653 10.9 9.5
R21 285/30 R21 100W 285/30 R21 100W

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  • Sep 15, 2021
    Tire Chart 2021

    TireRack.com: Best In Performance Winter / Snow

    Ranked #3rd of 8. Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
    Highs and Lows:
    Dry Traction Steering Response Light Snow Traction Wet Traction Hydroplaning Resistance Ride Quality
  • Nov 26, 2013
    Video

    Tested: Winter Tires with the Right Balance of Performance | Tire Rack

    Performance Winter/Snow tires, for sports car drivers in the lower snow belt, are designed to strike a more even balance between traction in winter's snow, slush and ice vs. handling/traction on clear roads. Can the new Dunlop and Pirelli tires in the category go head-to-head with the favorites from Bridgestone and Michelin?

  • Jul 24, 2013
    Video

    Dunlop Sp Winter Sport 4D tyres: the perfect winter tyres

    Discover the ease with which your car could travel through even the snowiest conditions with the Dunlop Sp Winter Sport 4D tyres. Ideal for high performance cars, these winter tyres offer exceptional control in wet and icy conditions and are suitable for snow, ice, wet and dry surfaces.

  • Sep 19, 2012
    Video

    Dunlop Winter Sport 4D

    Dunlop Winter Sport 4D - Welcome to a new dimension

  • Mar 23, 2012
    Video

    Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D tyre technology

    Check out this video of the new Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D tyre technology. Following on from the SP WinterSport 3D this tyre had big expectations which it easily surpassed with its amazing new siping structure which operates in 4 directions.

  • Mar 17, 2011
    Video

    Dunlop Winter Sport 4D - 4D Sipe Locking System

    This video demonstrates the new interlocking 4D sipe system of the Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D. The 4D sipe system gives the tyres lots of edges for grip in ice and snow, while the yellow ball and cup interlocking system ensure the tyre doesn't move around too much on the tread blocks and ensures a good turn in feel.

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