Winter tyres vol 2
Discussion
Anyone have experience with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D? They are BMW star marked, and with my OEM BMW wheels obviously maintains the 'factory recommended fit', but they do seem to be a step down from the Winter Sport 4D which is just over the fitment I am comfortable with and also a slight step down from the Nokians.
Admittedly, quibbling over a few %, but statistics matter!
edit: Does anyone know the difference between Dunlop's Winter Sport 3D/4D range and their Winter Sport M3 range?
Admittedly, quibbling over a few %, but statistics matter!
edit: Does anyone know the difference between Dunlop's Winter Sport 3D/4D range and their Winter Sport M3 range?
Edited by Andehh on Thursday 23 October 12:41
hondafanatic said:
Thought i'd update my findings so far. Getting close to 500 miles on them and definite improvement. To be fair, what didn't help my initial thoughts were partly down to the windy weather that has been battering me side on going up and down the M6/M55 and that I tend to drive at mummbleLeptons which I don't think these are good for.
I still don't have the confidence to fly across the overpass that links the M6 to the M55 that I used to...
So they are improving and I hope when the temps do drop that they continue to improve.
No affect on MPG and I'd say they are quieter, but that's comparing them against the very worn old ones.
Bring on the snow!!!!!
I've had mine on for nearly two weeks now and have put over 500 miles on them. They don't feel so squidgy, but I see what you mean about the confidence thing. I am taking it a bit more steady whilst it's warm as I don't want to chew them up too.I still don't have the confidence to fly across the overpass that links the M6 to the M55 that I used to...
So they are improving and I hope when the temps do drop that they continue to improve.
No affect on MPG and I'd say they are quieter, but that's comparing them against the very worn old ones.
Bring on the snow!!!!!
The cold, when it finally gets here, should see them come into their own.
jon- said:
I believe the M3 range is even older than the 3D.
If it were my choice, I'd certainly be choosing the newer tyre over the older, * marked pattern.
Thanks jon, the only issue I have is the Winter Sport 3D comes in the perfect size (245/45/18, runflat) but the closest the 4D comes is 245/40/18 (non runflat) or 245/50/18 (runflat)....so going with the 4D & runflat would mean 245/50/18 and having the speedo under-read by 3.8% OR the 245/40 and have the speedo over-read by 3.8% (better...) but no runflat.If it were my choice, I'd certainly be choosing the newer tyre over the older, * marked pattern.
My dilemma is whether the better generation of tyre is worth speedo error.
Well... put the winters on a couple of days ago even though it was 16c the following morning.
However, had to de-ice the car this morning!
At least it should pass the MOT on Fri now the summer slicks have been removed!
Car sounds so much quieter inside with a much smoother ride thanks to dropping a size
I'm sure the tyres will need to 'bed-in' but not noticed any lack of grip.
Cheers
However, had to de-ice the car this morning!
At least it should pass the MOT on Fri now the summer slicks have been removed!
Car sounds so much quieter inside with a much smoother ride thanks to dropping a size
I'm sure the tyres will need to 'bed-in' but not noticed any lack of grip.
Cheers
Andehh said:
Anyone have experience with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D?
Had to fit 2 of these last year as Continentals were not available. They seemed ok but we had no snow to really test them, however the wear rate was not as good as the Conti's.Edited by Andehh on Thursday 23 October 12:41
Have the same with the summer tyres as well. Normally put Conti summer sports on and these usually give about 35k on the rears and 50k plus on the fronts. The Dunlop sport max are almost down to the wear marker on the rear after 20k miles, so not good.
Will be fitting a full new set of Conti winters next week.
SkinnyP said:
lemonslap said:
That's when I plan to put mine on, shall we do the before and after pictures again this year?
Actually its gone very warm again! I think I'll just wait till the mornings are consistently at 6 degrees or so. Plus I'm having a more relaxed TC/ESP fitted in mid november and I intend to have some fun with it, best get it out of my system with the summers on as not to chew up my winters RizzoTheRat said:
Well I was quite impressed with the ContiVikingContacts on the hire car this afternoon on fresh snow which isn't usually too bad but it was a bloody steep hill. No idea where they sit kin Contis range as Google just turns up loads of sites in Norwegian.
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