Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 119 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/60 R16 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 123mm sidewall height. In 205/60 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Dunlop Winter Sport 5 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 205/60 R16, Winter Sport 5 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 87%, compared to 89% of the Dunlop in question. Latest test in 205/60 R16 was held by ADAC in 2023, where Winter Sport 5 received rating "Good" and finished on the 1. place. It was tested on a VW T-Roc.
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 good Ranked #7 of 20The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 clinched the 7th position out of 20 competitors, earning a final rating of "Good" in the test. The testers were impressed by its convincing and strong performance on snow and ice, highlighting its excellent snow braking, snow cornering, and snow traction capabilities. Additionally, it delivered outstanding mileage and showcased a low rolling resistance. However, it displayed slightly limited grip on wet surfaces.
