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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Yokohama W.drive V905 — 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 44 + 17 owner reviews. How we score

Winter Sport 5 is ahead, 76–69

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire ADunlop

Winter Sport 5

Winter

± 4

Tests 75 · 25 tests Owners 78 · 44 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)

Yokohama W.drive V905
Tire BYokohama

W.drive V905

Winter

± 8

Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #2 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.

  1. 69

    Dry

    Level
    69
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests6667
    Reviews found online7371
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%98%

    Winter Sport 5: 60% × 65.9 + 40% × 72.9 = 69

    W.drive V905: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 71.1 = 69

  2. 84

    Wet

    Winter Sport 5 +10
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests8674
    Reviews found online8173
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%91%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%93%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%97%

    Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 80.9 = 84

    W.drive V905: 60% × 73.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 74

  3. 83

    Snow

    Winter Sport 5 +16
    67
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests8772
    Reviews found online7859
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–094%92%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%96%

    Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 77.6 = 83

    W.drive V905: 60% × 72.4 + 40% × 58.8 = 67

  4. 76

    Comfort

    Winter Sport 5 +11
    65
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests75≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online7664

    Winter Sport 5: 40% × 74.8 + 60% × 76.3 = 76

    W.drive V905: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 63.7 = 65

    No road tests of comfort for W.drive V905. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 33

    Noise

    W.drive V905 +31
    64
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 1 tests1063
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%96%

    Winter Sport 5: 60% × 10.3 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 33

    W.drive V905: 60% × 62.9 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 64

    No owner ratings of noise for Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 79

    Treadwear

    Winter Sport 5 +11
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests7864
    Reviews found online8073
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–073%67%

    Winter Sport 5: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 79.7 = 79

    W.drive V905: 60% × 64 + 40% × 73.1 = 68

  7. 76

    Handling (owners)

    Winter Sport 5 +5
    71
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Reviews found online7671
  8. 79

    Efficiency

    Winter Sport 5 +14
    65
    Why this score
    SourceWinter Sport 5W.drive V905
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests7965
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–090%84%
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop Winter Sport 5Yokohama W.drive V905
Relative Score 76 69
Dry 69 69
Wet 84 74
Snow 83 67
Comfort 76 65
Noise 33 64
Treadwear 79 68
Handling (owners) 76 71
Efficiency 79 65

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Winter Sport 5

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W.drive V905

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 Yokohama W.drive V905 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinter Sport 5W.drive V905ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% 98% −1.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Dry Handling Dry 98% 98% −0.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% 91% +2.3 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Braking Wet 96% 93% +3.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Handling Wet 98% 97% +0.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Braking Snow 94% 92% +2.3 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Handling Snow 98% 96% +1.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Noise Noise 97% 96% +0.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wear Treadwear 73% 67% +5.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 90% 84% +5.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #16/20 #15/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Value Cost 50% 59% −9.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #3/20 #15/20 – 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17

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
All owner themes in the Winter Sport 5 review

Tire B W.drive V905

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and confidence in deep and fresh snow
  • Impressive tread life and durability over multiple winter seasons
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Higher-than-average road noise levels at highway speeds
  • Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some reports of aquaplaning sensitivity
  • Potential for reduced grip when temperatures rise above 10-15°C
All owner themes in the W.drive V905 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B · Yokohama W.drive V905
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available46—
Rim diameters15″ – 21″—

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Yokohama W.drive V905

Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — better snow, efficiency and comfort. Pick the Yokohama W.drive V905 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 64 vs 33 on noise.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 83 vs 67 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 most comfortable ride

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 76 vs 65 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Which is better in the wet, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 84 vs 74 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 69 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 83 vs 67 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Yokohama W.drive V905, 64 vs 33 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 76 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 68 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Winter Sport 5 or W.drive V905?

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