Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 81% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 79 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 2 tests
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among winter tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for wet (79) and weakest for noise (59). 4 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 95% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
79/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While it provides excellent all-around reliability for daily commuting, some users note that its performance on ice and in warmer temperatures is less optimal compared to its cold-weather capabilities.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road handling
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong tread longevity and durability
- Reliable performance in varied winter weather conditions
Cons
- Reduced grip and 'spongy' handling in warmer temperatures
- Suboptimal traction during ice braking and acceleration
- Not suitable for year-round use due to rapid degradation in heat
Worth knowing
- EV owners, such as those driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5, report strong overall performance but highlight specific limitations regarding ice traction.
- High-mileage users (15k miles/year) confirm the tire's durability and suitability for demanding, long-distance winter commuting.
6 published test appearances (2 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
4th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2018 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 7th of 9 |
2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 tire Test · 235/60 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R17
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/60 R17
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter tire Test · 255/55 R18
3rd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C in 54% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 92% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–73 dB |
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