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WINTER

Name: Dunlop WINTER
Brand: Dunlop
SKU: dunlop-winter
Rating: 8.6 (4 reviews)

PTI – Pneutesty Index

✓ 4 tyre tests

PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available

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156,71 €

in 235/45 R18

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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 4038526071200 SAP: 581245

DUNLOP WINTER, RP

B Price from 156,71 €

Reinforced profile

M+S

3PMSF

Rim protection

Suitable for EVs

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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4038526071200

Current prices for size 235/45 R18.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 reviews)

In stock Year of manufacture: 2025

156,71 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,7 (3 735 reviews)

Delivery within 2 days

161,51 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (330 reviews)

Delivery within 3 days

163,65 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,5 (1 886 reviews)

Delivery within 2 days

165,92 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,8 (186 reviews)

Delivery within 4 days

170,86 €

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Rating and verdict

How the Dunlop WINTER evaluated

PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,6 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available

✓ Disciplines

Snow from 12 measurements · 5 tests

+3,6 %

Breakdown „Snow“

snow braking 4 tests

+3,8 %

snow traction 4 tests

+4,2 %

snow handling 3 tests

+1,7 %

Wet from 18 measurements · 5 tests

+3,9 %

Breakdown „Wet“

wet braking 4 tests

+5,3 %

Aquaplaning 4 tests

+2,5 %

wet handling 3 tests

≈ average

Dry from 7 measurements · 4 tests

≈ average

Breakdown „Dry“

dry braking 4 tests

+1,8 %

dry handling 3 tests

≈ average

Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test

Not measured.

Breakdown „Ice“

ice braking 1 test

+2,2 %

Economy from 7 measurements · 4 tests

+12,4 %

Breakdown „Economy“

efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests

+2,3 %

durability (wear and abrasion) 2 tests

+24,6 %

Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests

+1,0 %

Breakdown „Noise and comfort“

quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests

+1,1 %

ride comfort

Not measured.

poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+

✓ Strengths and weaknesses

Strength

Economy 94 %

Snow 91 %

Noise and comfort 90 %

🏆 Trophies from our data

🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI

🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations

Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure

M+S Suitable for mud and snow

3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Dunlop WINTER stands in size 235/45 R18

Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest

This tyre 8,6 156,71 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 140,36 € better and cheaper

Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 134,77 € better and cheaper

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 159,46 €

Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 192,97 €

Dunlop WINTER 8.6 156,71 € This tyre

Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 134,47 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 157,45 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 115,83 €

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 133,87 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 126,41 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 179,50 €

Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 144,03 €

Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 137,66 €

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 124,58 €

Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6

Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 114,44 €

Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 97,98 €

Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 132,14 €

Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 126,07 €

Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 112,99 €

Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 134,00 €

Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 113,04 €

Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 103,25 €

Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 95,30 €

Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 141,80 €

Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 97,66 €

Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 111,15 €

Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 73,61 €

Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 112,91 €

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 121,81 €

Zeetex WH1000 5.0 79,20 €

5,0 Median 7,5 9,1

5.0 weakest in the group

Zeetex WH1000 79,20 € −77,51 € 9.1 best in the group

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 140,36 € −16,35 €

5. rank in the group of 31 compared

81 % of tyres are weaker in this group

+1,1 above the group median group median 7,5

−0,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1

💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.

9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 140,36 € −16,35 € 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 134,77 € −21,94 €

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Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Dunlop WINTER belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.