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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • C
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: C

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B71 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (71 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL

4.9/5
(9 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

  • Tick Icon Winter
    Winter tyres:

    Designed for temperatures below 7°C. Summer tyre rubber hardens in the cold and loses grip, while a winter compound stays soft and holds the road in cold, wet and snowy conditions.

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£17046
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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Product description & features

The Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D features a directional 'V' shaped tread pattern, and is built to preserve winter steering response on wet, slushy and snowy roads. At the centre of the tread, Dunlop's 4D Sipe System places slits which, as the tyre rotates, form small blocks that slush and snow can sift into to provide and lock braking and cornering support. In addition, edge grooves carry slush and water away as the winter compound that makes the tyre remains flexible through the cold, allowing the rubber to stay in contact with the road.

Some of the tyre's variants feature Dunlop's RunOnFlat construction, which provide loss of pressure support for winter performance on compatible vehicles. The Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D was also the predecessor to the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. Tyres.co.uk stocks the RunOnFlat variants of the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D.

Highlights

  • Directional V-shaped tread pattern
  • 4D Sipe System slits
  • Edge grooves clear slush and water
  • RunOnFlat versions available

Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 90%
Wet Grip
 
 93%
Road Feedback
 
 88%
Handling
 
 88%
Wear
 
 88%
Comfort
 
 93%
Snow Grip
 
 75%
Ice Grip
 
 68%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 9 reviews of the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
Overall rating
4.9/5
5 star
88%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
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1 star
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Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: MiTo
By: Zackery M.
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
Excellent grip on wet and icy roads. Better braking than my old tyres. Very quiet and comfy on the motorway and good on unsealed roads. Met my expectations, I think they are worth the money.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3
By: Denny Z.
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
They're great in the rain. The stop much more quickly than my previous summer tyres. Hopefully they can handle ice well too!
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3 Picasso
By: Samantha P.
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
Great winter tyres. They perform exceptionally well in the rain, far better than my summer ones. They have also managed snowy and icy roads quite well.
Car make: Ford
Car model: Fiesta ST
By: Samantha B.
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
These tyres provide mediocre performance for their category. They were bought for winter conditions.
Car make: Peugeot
Car model: e-208
By: Aron Murtaza
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
Excellent in all weather conditions for performance.
Car make: Abarth
Car model: 124 Spider
By: Zuzanna F.
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
These tyres have lasted me several years with no problems even in ice and wet weather. Pretty remarkable for a rear wheel drive estate from a brand that can be a bit unpredictable at the rear.
Car make: Chevrolet
Car model: Lacetti
By: Monroe Trinder
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
Great tyre, but since the weather was too warm, I could not adequately test them.
Car make: Chevrolet
Car model: Lacetti
By: Aaisha Pennington
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
They functioned well as winter tyres.
Car make: MG
Car model: 3
By: Barnabas Chung
Tyre review for Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D 205/45R17 88V XL
These are great tyres! We have travelled through France, Germany, and similar areas to reach skiing destinations, and have had no issues. They handle both dry and winter conditions, offer great fuel economy, and have good grip. They show hardly any wear and are very quiet.
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