Tests 74 · 25 tests Owners 75 · 44 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Sport 5 leads, 74–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 77 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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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68
Dry
Winter Sport 5 SUV +674Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 66 72 Reviews found online 71 77 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
82
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +478Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 85 78 Reviews found online 78 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
82
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +1369Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 86 64 Reviews found online 77 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 97% 92% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 96% -
75
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 +174Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 74 79 -
34
Noise
Winter Sport 5 SUV +2862Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 12 60 -
75
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 +471Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 74 75 -
74
Handling
Winter Sport 5 SUV +478Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Reviews found online 74 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 73 |
| Dry | 68 | 74 |
| Wet | 82 | 78 |
| Snow | 82 | 69 |
| Comfort | 75 | 74 |
| Noise | 34 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 71 |
| Handling | 74 | 78 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
73
/ 100
Winter Sport 5 SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Sport 5 | Winter Sport 5 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #9/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −2.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% #5/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 86% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #13/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 42% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +29.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 92% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +5.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −6.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −3.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Sport 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance in snow, slush, and heavy winter conditions
- Strong wet weather handling and reliable water clearance to prevent hydroplaning
- Impressive tread wear and long-term durability across multiple seasons
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a mushy or floating steering response and unstable cornering when temperatures rise above 5-10°C
- Reduced dry handling precision and longer braking distances in warmer ambient conditions
- Inadequate or missing effective rim protection despite manufacturer claims
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 46 | 31 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 16″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Too close to call: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is stronger on snow, wet and treadwear. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV is stronger on noise, dry and handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 62 vs 34 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 82 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 74 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 82 vs 78 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.