Tests 75 · 25 tests Owners 78 · 47 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — 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 25 + 2 road tests and 47 + 4 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Winter Sport 5 75, Winter Sport 5 SUV 74.
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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)
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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69
Dry
Winter Sport 5 SUV +675Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests 66 72 Reviews found online 74 80 Winter Sport 5: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 79.6 = 75
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84
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +480Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests 86 78 Reviews found online 82 82 Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 81.6 = 84
Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 82.1 = 80
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83
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +1568Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests 87 64 Reviews found online 78 76 Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 77.9 = 83
Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 63.8 + 40% × 75.6 = 68
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75
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 SUV +176Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 76 79 Winter Sport 5: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 76 = 75
Winter Sport 5 SUV: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.3 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Winter Sport 5 SUV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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33
Noise
Winter Sport 5 SUV +2962Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 10 59 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter Sport 5: 60% × 10.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 33
Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 59.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62
No owner ratings of noise for Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV. 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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79
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 +673Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / – tests 78 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 80 77 Winter Sport 5: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 79.5 = 79
Winter Sport 5 SUV: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 76.7 = 73
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).
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76
Handling (owners)
Winter Sport 5 SUV +379Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Reviews found online 76 79 -
79
Efficiency
Winter Sport 5 +1465Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter Sport 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 2 tests 79 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 74 |
| Dry | 69 | 75 |
| Wet | 84 | 80 |
| Snow | 83 | 68 |
| Comfort | 75 | 76 |
| Noise | 33 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 79 |
| Efficiency | 79 | 65 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
74
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Winter Sport 5 SUV
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 | Winter Sport 5 SUV | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #14/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #16/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #13/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #9/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #4/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 92% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #7/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 95% #27/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #4/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 67% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 53% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | #4/13 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 | – | 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″ |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74
/ 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, efficiency and treadwear. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV is stronger on noise and dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 62 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 83 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 79 vs 65 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 79 vs 73 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
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Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Which is better in the wet, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 84 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 75 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 83 vs 68 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV, 62 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 76 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter Sport 5 or Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 65 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