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 Hankook Winter i cept evo2 — 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 + 5 road tests and 47 + 28 owner reviews. How we score
Winter Sport 5 is ahead, 76–69
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Tests 67 · 5 tests Owners 71 · 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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69
Dry
Winter Sport 5 +267Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 5 tests 66 65 Reviews found online 74 71 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 99% 100% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
Winter i cept evo2: 60% × 64.8 + 40% × 70.8 = 67
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84
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +1371Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 5 tests 86 70 Reviews found online 82 73 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 96% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 89% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 98% 94% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 81.6 = 84
Winter i cept evo2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 73.4 = 71
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83
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +1370Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 5 tests 87 72 Reviews found online 78 66 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 93% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 97% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 77.8 = 83
Winter i cept evo2: 60% × 72 + 40% × 66.1 = 70
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75
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 +570Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 76 71 Winter Sport 5: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 76 = 75
Winter i cept evo2: 40% × 69 (est.) + 60% × 70.6 = 70
No road tests of comfort for Winter i cept evo2. 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
Winter i cept evo2 +2255Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 4 tests 10 47 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 98% 98% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 10.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 33
Winter i cept evo2: 60% × 47.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 55
No owner ratings of noise for Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2. 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 +970Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests 78 67 Reviews found online 80 73 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 73% 72% Winter Sport 5: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 79.5 = 79
Winter i cept evo2: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 72.8 = 70
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76
Handling (owners)
Winter Sport 5 +373Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Reviews found online 76 73 -
79
Efficiency
Winter Sport 5 +2059Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 Winter i cept evo2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 4 tests 79 59 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 90% 88%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 69 |
| Dry | 69 | 67 |
| Wet | 84 | 71 |
| Snow | 83 | 70 |
| Comfort | 75 | 70 |
| Noise | 33 | 55 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 79 | 59 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
69
/ 100
Winter i cept evo2
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 5 tests that ran both, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead 5 times and Hankook Winter i cept evo2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Sport 5 | Winter i cept evo2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 95% | +1.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 100% | −0.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 96% | −0.4 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 89% | +7.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 94% | +4.3 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% | 93% | +4.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 97% | +2.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | +0.4 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 73% | 72% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% | 88% | +2.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 67% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 75% #5/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #16/20 | #11/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 50% | 61% | −10.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/10 | #8/10 | – | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
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″ |
| Sizes in common | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo2
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — better efficiency, wet and snow. 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 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 79 vs 59 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 84 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 83 vs 70 on snow.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo2
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Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Which is better in the wet, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 84 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 67 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 83 vs 70 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Hankook Winter i cept evo2, 55 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 75 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 70 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter Sport 5 or Winter i cept evo2?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 59 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