Given
80%
while driving a
Mazda 3 Series
(205/55 R16 T) on
a combination of roads
for 18,000
average miles
I have chosen Dunlop as my winter tire, based on ADAC, Autobild, Auto moto und Sport and Le moniteur automobile winter tire comparison, where this tirewas best or amongst highly recommended.
So far, having driven it on sheet ice, standing water, 5-10cm of slush on very uneven road surface and recently through 10-15cm of snow (engine undertray was scraping the snow!), I have to admit I am astonished by the performance of this tire.
Works perfectly with Mazda's (rather liberal! ) ESP, ABS/BAS and traction control.
In comparison with my previous winter tire (Goodyear Ultra Grip 5), Dunlop is obviously better, in every way.
It's best feature: the way it stops on (not so smooth ) ice...incredible! My friend swalloed a chewing gum, while I were testing the tires on huge, frozen parking lot!