Tests 79 · 4 tests Owners 74 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (wear)
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Dunlop Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — 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 4 + 25 road tests and 2 + 47 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Winter and Winter Sport 5 are level at 76.
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Tests 75 · 25 tests Owners 78 · 47 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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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73
Dry
Winter +469Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 19 tests 75 66 Reviews found online 71 74 Winter: 60% × 75 + 40% × 70.9 = 73
Winter Sport 5: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
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79
Wet
Winter Sport 5 +584Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 25 tests 81 86 Reviews found online 77 82 Winter: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 76.8 = 79
Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 81.6 = 84
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78
Snow
Winter Sport 5 +583Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 25 tests 80 87 Reviews found online 74 78 Winter: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74 = 78
Winter Sport 5: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 77.8 = 83
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73
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 +275Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 76 74 Reviews found online 72 76 Winter: 40% × 75.8 + 60% × 71.9 = 73
Winter Sport 5: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 76 = 75
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74
Noise
Winter +4133Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 17 tests 79 10 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74
Winter Sport 5: 60% × 10.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 33
No owner ratings of noise for Winter or Winter Sport 5. 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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78
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 +179Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 13 tests 83 78 Reviews found online ≈ 72 (est.) 80 Winter: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 72.3 (est.) = 78
Winter Sport 5: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 79.5 = 79
No owner ratings of treadwear for Winter. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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71
Handling (owners)
Winter Sport 5 +576Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Reviews found online 71 76 -
74
Efficiency
Winter Sport 5 +579Why this score
Source Winter Winter Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 18 tests 74 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 73 | 69 |
| Wet | 79 | 84 |
| Snow | 78 | 83 |
| Comfort | 73 | 75 |
| Noise | 74 | 33 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 79 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 76 |
| Efficiency | 74 | 79 |
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Headline score
76
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Winter
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Winter Sport 5
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.
| Discipline | Category | Winter | Winter Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 94% #14/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #16/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #2/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 93% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 92% #13/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 91% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 94% #13/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #8/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 97% #2/30 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #9/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 92% #8/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 90% #16/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 94% #8/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 93% #13/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #27/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 95% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 75% #16/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 76% #8/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 98% #14/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 93% #4/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #7/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | #5/20 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 76% #6/15 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | 85% #5/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | #5/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter | B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 46 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Winter
76
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Too close to call: Dunlop Winter and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Winter is stronger on noise and dry. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is stronger on wet, snow and efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop Winter scores 74 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 84 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 83 vs 78 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 79 vs 74 on efficiency.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Which is better in the wet, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Dunlop Winter, 73 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 83 vs 78 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Dunlop Winter, 74 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 79 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Winter or Winter Sport 5?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5, 79 vs 74 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