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Dunlop Winter

Winter
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#26
Dunlop Winter
Premium
7.5 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Dunlop Winter placed #8 out of 11 in Auto Express 2026 (205/55 R16). Our database lists 60 sizes, from R15 to R21.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

DunlopThis tyre
Winter
7.5
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow braking
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.0
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction, Comfort
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Mileage, Exterior noise
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro
6.3
Better at: Wet handling
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
MichelinPremium
ALPIN 7
8.2
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
8.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow braking
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow braking
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
10.0
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow traction, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Mileage
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.2
Better at: Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
5.2
Worse at: Snow traction, Comfort
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling
Worse at: Mileage, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent traction and lateral stability in snow, providing reliable winter performance.

Very good value for money, offering strong performance at a reasonable price.

Reviews

9.6
8 Reviews

Customers like

Quiet ride
Strong wet grip
Reliable snow grip
Confident dry-road grip

History

Winter2025–20267.51
2025

Dunlop Winter was launched

2025
2× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/40 R181st
Autobild225/40 R18#2Exemplary
2026
1× Tested
Auto Express205/55 R16#8
2026

Dunlop Winter got replaced by 1

Price vs Quality
Size:

Tests (3)

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3 Tests 1× Winner 1× Recommended
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
Winner
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#2 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (60)

185/55 R15From £98

1 Variants

86HXL.
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185/60 R15From £65

1 Variants

88TXL.
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185/65 R15From £60

1 Variants

92TXL.
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195/65 R15From £53

3 Variants

9195HTXL.
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Dunlop Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Dunlop's current passenger winter range splits into two tiers: the Winter Sport 5 for performance and sporty cars wanting strong snow and dry control, and the newer Dunlop Winter, a value-oriented premium comfort winter for mainstream and city cars with EV-ready efficiency.

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Ratings

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Exemplary1× (100%)

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