Tests 74 · 25 tests Owners 75 · 44 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 17 in 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 (overall ranking)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Sport 5 is ahead, 74–68
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Tests 67 · 5 tests Owners 70 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (snow 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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68
Dry
Winter Sport 5 +167Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 65 Reviews found online 71 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 91% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
82
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +1171Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 70 Reviews found online 78 72 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 91% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 96% -
82
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +1369Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 72 Reviews found online 77 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 97% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
75
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 +570Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 74 71 -
34
Noise
Winter i cept evo2 +2155Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) 12 47 -
75
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 +768Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 67 Reviews found online 74 70 -
74
Handling
Winter Sport 5 +272Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Reviews found online 74 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 68 |
| Dry | 68 | 67 |
| Wet | 82 | 71 |
| Snow | 82 | 69 |
| Comfort | 75 | 70 |
| Noise | 34 | 55 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 68 |
| Handling | 74 | 72 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
68
/ 100
Winter i cept evo2
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 i cept evo2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 91% #11/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +4.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 89% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #9/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 53% #8/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 75% #5/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −22.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 71% #10/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 61% #11/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +10.1 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 96% #3/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 72% #13/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +24.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/17 · 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 | 17% #6/8 · 2016 AutoBild Winter UHP Tyre Test | +83.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #4/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −3.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 90% #9/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 92% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #16/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #11/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #5/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 91% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +4.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #7/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | 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 i cept evo2
Pros
- Impressive grip and traction on snow and ice
- High level of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Good value for money compared to higher-priced premium alternatives
Cons
- Soft sidewalls or goofy feel on dry roads, particularly in warmer winter temperatures
- Performance and grip degrade significantly as the tire ages over multiple seasons
- Can struggle to put down high torque/power on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | B · Hankook Winter i cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 46 | 79 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 15″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo2
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 scores 55 vs 34 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 82 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 82 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 75 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo2
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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.