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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Winter
Premium
8.6 /10 Recommended

While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Versatile Performance: Offers balanced, precise, and safe handling across dry, wet, and winter conditions—even when pushed near the limits.

Exceptional Winter Grip: Excels on snow and ice with outstanding traction, making it a top choice for winter driving.

High Durability & Efficiency: Delivers high predicted mileage with reduced wear and low fuel consumption for cost‐effective, long-term use.

Lightweight Design: The reduced weight helps improve handling and enhances overall vehicle efficiency.

Weaknesses

Increased Road Noise: A few users reported noticeably higher rolling noise compared to expectations.

Mild Dry-Condition Limitations: Some reviewers observed slightly reduced precision and extended braking distances on dry roads under extreme conditions.

Slight Wet Grip Concerns: While overall wet performance is reliable, a minority experienced marginally reduced grip in demanding wet conditions.

Elevated Price: The tire comes at a higher price point compared to some competitors in its class.

Mixed Feedback on Rolling Resistance: Although many praise its low rolling resistance, a few reviewers noted a slight increase, which could affect efficiency in certain cases.

History

SP Winter Sport 4D8.5Winter Sport 52015–20258.6
2015
4× Tested2× Winner
Autobild215/65 R161stExemplary
Sportscars225/45 R181stExemplary
GTÜ225/50 R17#3-
Automotorsport225/50 R17#3-
2016
9× Tested1× Winner
ADAC225/45 R171st-
Autoexpress225/45 R17#2
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#3Very good
Sportscars245/40 R18#3Exemplary
AutoMotorSport235/40 R18#3Recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#4
Autobild205/55 R16#4-
GTÜ205/55 R16#6Highly recommended
Autoexpress205/55 R16#7
2017
6× Tested1× Winner
ADAC215/65 R161stGood
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#2Recommended
Autoexpress225/45 R17#3
Autobild225/50 R17#3Exemplary
Sportscars225/40 R18#4Good
Autobild225/50 R17#5
2018
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild195/65 R151stExemplary
ADAC205/55 R16#3Good
Sportscars245/45 R18#4Good
Autobild195/65 R15#5
2019
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#13
Autobild225/45 R17#16Satisfactory
2020
6× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#3Good
Autobild225/55 R17#5Good
Autobild245/45 R18#8Good
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#8
Autoexpress205/55 R16#8
Autobild245/45 R18#12
2021
4× Tested1× Winner
ADAC225/50 R171stGood
Autobild205/55 R16#2
Autobild245/40 R18#5Good
Autobild205/55 R16#8Good
2022
3× Tested
ADAC215/60 R16#2Good
Autobild215/55 R17#4Exemplary
Autobild215/55 R17#8
2023
4× Tested1× Winner
ADAC205/60 R161stGood
ADAC225/45 R17#4Good
Autobild225/45 R18#7Good
Autobild225/45 R18#15
2024
5× Tested
ADAC215/55 R17#2Good
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#4Exemplary
ADAC205/55 R16#5Satisfactory
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#7Good
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#11
2025
1× Tested
ADAC225/40 R18#4Good

Tests (48)

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48 Tests 7× Winner 34× Recommended
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#4 Of 30 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#2 Of 16 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#7 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
Winner
ADAC Winter
225/45 R17
#4 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#7 Of 20 Tyres
7thGood
BMW 3
ADAC Winter
215/60 R16
#2 Of 17 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#4 Of 19 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
Winner
Autobild Winter
245/40 R18
#5 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#8 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#3 Of 15 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#8 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
#16 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
195/65 R15
Winner
ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#3 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/65 R16
Winner
AutoMotorSport Winter
225/45 R18
#2 Of 10 Tyres
2ndRecommended
BMW 4
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Autobild Winter
225/50 R17
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#4 Of 20 Tyres
GTÜ Winter
205/55 R16
#6 Of 13 Tyres
GTÜ2016
6thHighly recommended
Volkswagen Golf
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Automotorsport Winter
225/50 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
3rd-

Sizes (83)

1 Variants

84T

Ratings

Tested 34× By professional organizations

Highly recommended11× (32%)
Good23× (68%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 10.0xxx/xx R16 8.9xxx/xx R17 9.1xxx/xx R18 8.8xxx/xx R19 10.0195/xx Rxx 10.0205/xx Rxx 8.8215/xx Rxx 9.1225/xx Rxx 8.9235/xx Rxx 9.3245/xx Rxx 9.0

Frequently asked questions

Does this tyre have SUV variant?
For specialized SUV tyre, check Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV.

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