Tests 74 · 25 tests Owners 75 · 44 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Sport 5 is ahead, 74–61
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Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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 +1454Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 62 Reviews found online 71 41 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
82
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +1666Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 75 Reviews found online 78 52 Wet Braking (% of best) 87% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
82
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +1270Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 73 Reviews found online 77 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 89% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
75
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 +2055Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 74 40 -
34
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +4074Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 12 78 -
75
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 +1164Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 69 Reviews found online 74 57 -
74
Handling
Winter Sport 5 +3242Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 74 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 61 |
| Dry | 68 | 54 |
| Wet | 82 | 66 |
| Snow | 82 | 70 |
| Comfort | 75 | 55 |
| Noise | 34 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 64 |
| Handling | 74 | 42 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter Sport 5
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
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 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #13/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #10/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 97% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #6/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 79% #10/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +13.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #14/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 85% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −13.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 62% #16/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 74% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −12.0 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 78% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 69% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +9.6 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 89% #19/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +10.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #17/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 91% #19/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #16/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #12/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 88% #8/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −0.3 | 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 WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 46 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 17″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 scores 74 vs 34 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 74 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 75 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 82 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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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.