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 Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 — 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 + 4 road tests and 47 + 32 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Winter Sport 5 and Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 are level at 76.
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Tests 72 · 4 tests Owners 81 · 32 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 +574Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 4 tests 66 69 Reviews found online 74 80 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 97% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 98% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1: 60% × 69.5 + 40% × 80.4 = 74
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84
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +183Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests 86 82 Reviews found online 82 86 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 94% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 94% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 98% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 81.6 = 84
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1: 60% × 81.9 + 40% × 85.7 = 83
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83
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +677Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests 87 76 Reviews found online 78 78 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 99% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 77.9 = 83
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 77.5 = 77
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75
Comfort
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 +277Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 76 80 Winter Sport 5: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 76 = 75
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1: 40% × 71 (est.) + 60% × 80.3 = 77
No road tests of comfort for Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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33
Noise
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 +3467Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 3 tests 10 68 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 97% 98% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 10.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 33
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1: 60% × 67.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1. 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 +871Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests 78 63 Reviews found online 80 82 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 73% 67% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 79.5 = 79
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1: 60% × 63.4 + 40% × 81.7 = 71
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76
Handling (owners)
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 +783Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Reviews found online 76 83 -
79
Efficiency
Winter Sport 5 +772Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 3 tests 79 72 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 94% 93%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 69 | 74 |
| Wet | 84 | 83 |
| Snow | 83 | 77 |
| Comfort | 75 | 77 |
| Noise | 33 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 79 | 72 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
76
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1
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.
In the overall rankings of 14 tests that ran both, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead 5 times and Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 9 times.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Sport 5 | Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 98% | −0.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 98% | +0.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 96% | −2.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 96% | −1.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 98% | 0.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% | 94% | +2.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 99% | +0.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 98% | −1.2 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 73% | 67% | +6.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% | 93% | +1.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 53% | 54% | −1.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #16/20 | #18/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 50% | 46% | +4.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/11 | #1/11 | – | 5–9 in 14 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/55R17 |
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 Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather and slush performance
- Strong traction and braking capabilities in snow
- High durability and long tread life
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users at higher speeds
- Vague steering feedback and sidewall flex during spirited dry-road driving
- Occasional loss of grip in dry conditions or when temperatures exceed 7°C
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 46 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1
Too close to call: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is stronger on treadwear, efficiency and snow. Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 is stronger on noise, handling and dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 scores 67 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 79 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 79 vs 72 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 scores 83 vs 76 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1
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Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Which is better in the wet, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Neither, by our numbers: 84 vs 83 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1, 74 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 83 vs 77 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1, 67 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 71 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter Sport 5 or Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 72 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