Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 79 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV vs Toyo Snowprox S954 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 7 road tests and 4 + 5 owner reviews. How we score
Winter Sport 5 SUV is ahead, 74–63
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Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 64 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Winter Sport 5 SUV +372Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests 72 78 Reviews found online 80 64 Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 79.6 = 75
Snowprox S954: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 63.5 = 72
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80
Wet
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1268Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests 78 72 Reviews found online 82 63 Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 82.1 = 80
Snowprox S954: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 62.7 = 68
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68
Snow
Winter Sport 5 SUV +2048Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests 64 35 Reviews found online 76 67 Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 63.8 + 40% × 75.6 = 68
Snowprox S954: 60% × 35.4 + 40% × 66.7 = 48
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76
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1462Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 58 Reviews found online 79 65 Winter Sport 5 SUV: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.3 = 76
Snowprox S954: 40% × 57.6 + 60% × 65.2 = 62
No road tests of comfort for Winter Sport 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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62
Noise
Snowprox S954 +769Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 59 70 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 59.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62
Snowprox S954: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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73
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1063Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 77 62 Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 76.7 = 73
Snowprox S954: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 61.5 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Winter Sport 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Snowprox S954. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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79
Handling (owners)
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1366Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 79 66 -
65
Efficiency
Winter Sport 5 SUV +758Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 65 58
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 63 |
| Dry | 75 | 72 |
| Wet | 80 | 68 |
| Snow | 68 | 48 |
| Comfort | 76 | 62 |
| Noise | 62 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 66 |
| Efficiency | 65 | 58 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter Sport 5 SUV
63
/ 100
Snowprox S954
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Sport 5 SUV | Snowprox S954 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #3/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #3/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #7/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #9/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 87% #12/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 88% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #6/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 86% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 53% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 82% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/13 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 | #11/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Sport 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road handling
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Reduced grip and 'spongy' handling in warmer temperatures
- Suboptimal traction during ice braking and acceleration
- Not suitable for year-round use due to rapid degradation in heat
Tire B Snowprox S954
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry road handling and grip
- Predictable steering feedback near the limit
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather traction
- Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
- Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | B · Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 31 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
63
/ 100
Toyo Snowprox S954
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — better snow, comfort and handling. Pick the Toyo Snowprox S954 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 68 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 76 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 79 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 80 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Tire B · Toyo Snowprox S954
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Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Which is better in the wet, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 80 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 75 vs 72 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 68 vs 48 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Toyo Snowprox S954, 69 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 76 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 73 vs 63 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter Sport 5 SUV or Snowprox S954?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 65 vs 58 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology