Dunlop Graspic DS-3 Tire Review

Dunlop has been manufacturing snow tires for a good many years now, and the Dunlop Graspic DS-3 is their latest update in their studless winter tire lineup. It features the mountain/snowflake designation and works well in all severe winter weather conditions.

The tire sports a unique silica-based glass fiber tread compound, which gives the tire much better grip regardless of temperatures on both snow and ice. The compound works very well, but it must be noted that once the tread depth goes to less than 45%, the rest of the tread is an all-season compound and not the silica enhanced compound. This could also help explain why this tire retails at a lower cost than other models. This in no way is inferior, but you should know about it upfront.

Independent tread blocks and additional Miura sipes, which are 3-D zig-zagged, combine to give excellent grip on both snow and ice. Dunlop also incorporates the latest computer technology to help maximize tread life and by providing for more even tread wear. Overall, we like this tire; it handles the roughest conditions and the tread wear is good. For the price, the Graspic DS-3 is a solid value in winter tires.

Price Range

Prices on the Dunlop Graspic snow tire range from around $60 for the 13 inch series to approximately $155 for the 18 inch model.

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Who Are Dunlop Graspic DS-3 Tires Designed For?

Dunlop Tires has designed the Graspic DS3 tire for drivers of all types of sedans, coupes, minivans and other vehicles who are wanting a studless snow tire that can handle rough winter weather conditions, at an economical price.

Dunlop Graspic DS-3 Snow Tire Sizes

175/70R13

175/65R14
175/70R14
185/60R14
185/65R14
185/70R14
195/70R14

185/60R15
185/65R15
195/55R15
195/60R15
195/65R15
205/60R15
205/65R15
205/70R15
215/65R15
215/70R15

205/50R16
205/55R16
205/60R16
205/65R16
215/55R16
215/60R16
215/65R16
225/55R16
225/60R16

215/45R17
215/50R17
215/55R17
215/60R17
225/45R17
225/55R17
235/45R17

225/55R18

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Pros

• Excellent traction in light and heavy snow
• Comfortable ride that is above average
• Very good tread wear

Cons

• Only the first 55% of tread depth utilizes the better silica compound for traction, after that it is an all-season compound

Warranty

Dunlop Tires does not have a mileage warranty on the Graspic DS3 tire, but that is not surprising since most tire makers do not provide them. It does however carry a 6-month or first 2/32 inch of wear on the tire's uniformity.

Materials and workmanship are covered for 6-years and this includes free tire replacement during the first year or the first 2/32 inch of wear. Dunlop prorates this out for the remaining time period down until the final 2/32 inch of useable tread depth.

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