Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 229 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Dunlop Winter Sport 5 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/55 R17, Winter Sport 5 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 88%, compared to 88% of the Dunlop in question.
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.
