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Comparison: Dunlop Winter vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.6
R15 – R21
VS
Nokian WR D4Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR D4

R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nokian (72%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter was done in 2025, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian WR D4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 74% of Dunlop Winter has C wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter
Nokian
WR D4
Number of tests
2
26
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.5
6.0
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
66
82

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
95%
Nokian WR D4
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter
91%
Nokian WR D4
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter
86%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
92%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
89%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
96%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter
94%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter
91%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
83%
Price/value
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%

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