Name: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 225/50 R17
Brand: Dunlop
Rating: 86 (48 reviews)

225/50 R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 variants

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 189 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R17 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Dunlop Winter Sport 5 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/50 R17, Winter Sport 5 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 82%, compared to 86% of the Dunlop in question. Latest test in 225/50 R17 was held by Automotorsport in 2015, where Winter Sport 5 received rating "Highly recommended" and finished on the 3. place. It was tested on a .

225/50 R17 94 H

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is made in 189 sizes, starting from 175/70 R14 up to 295/35 R21.

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Bridgestone better at:

• Dry handling
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

Bridgestone worse at:

• Snow traction
• Snow handling

£455

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UltraGrip Performance+

R15 - R22

4.5/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

GoodYear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Snow traction

GoodYear worse at:

• Comfort

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WinterContact TS 870 P

R16 - R22

4.65/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Continental better at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry handling
• Dry braking

Continental worse at:

• Snow traction
• Comfort

£213

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WINTER

R15 - R21

4.65/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Dunlop better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet braking
• Snow traction

Dunlop worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet circle cornering

£112

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

GoodYear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

GoodYear worse at:

• Comfort
• Interior noise

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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.05/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Interior noise

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Dry handling

£126

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Uniroyal better at:

• Exterior noise

Uniroyal worse at:

• Wet handling
• Comfort
• Interior noise

£108

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Semperit better at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit worse at:

• Snow traction
• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering

£95

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Kleber better at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Dry braking

Kleber worse at:

• Comfort
• Wet handling
• Dry handling

£120

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Kristall Control HP2

R15 - R19

3.2/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Fulda better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Interior noise

Fulda worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Barum better at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry handling
• Interior noise

Barum worse at:

• Comfort
• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2/5

Comparison with Dunlop Winter Sport 5:

Matador worse at:

• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet braking

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/50 R17)

ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #4 of 31

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2.3
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Source: www.adac.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17
good
Ranked #4 of 16

Securing the 4th position out of 16 contestants, the DUNLOP WINTER SPORT 5 excelled in delivering precise and assured handling at the limit on dry roads, offering an extremely safe ride in winter conditions. It distinguished itself with a high predicted mileage and a low weight, contributing to reduced fuel consumption. However, it did show minor weaknesses on wet roads, slightly affecting its performance. Despite this, the tire achieved a 'Good' final rating, underlined by its competent handling and braking on snow, where it earned exceptional acclaim. Moreover, its performance on icy surfaces was also commendable. The tire's environmental impact was positively noted, benefiting greatly from its long lifespan, minimal wear, and efficiency in reducing fuel consumption.

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	1,8	2,6
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
good
Ranked #7 of 20

Finishing 7 out of 20 competitors, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 demonstrated a strong performance in a competitive field, earning a final rating of 'Good'. The tyre was praised for its balanced capabilities on both snowy and wet surfaces, along with its impressive aquaplaning resistance and high mileage durability. Despite its many strengths, a slight drawback was noted in the form of marginally longer braking distances on dry roads. A standout feature of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was its exceptional performance in the comfort category, distinguishing it in this aspect among its peers. This combination of attributes underscores the tyre's reliable and well-rounded winter performance.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2	2-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #15 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	36,1	30,7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18
good
Ranked #5 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2-	2	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
good
Ranked #1 of 18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2,5	2,4	1,5	2,5	3,4	2,5
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17
good
Ranked #5 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2+	2	1
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Ranked #13 of 53

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	32,9	24,3
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #16 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2	3+	1-	2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Ranked #5 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,6
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Source: www.autobild.de

Sportscars Winter tyre test 2017 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #4 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2+	2-	2+
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R17

Ranked #3 of 8

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	99,3
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R18
recommended
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,6	9,2	9,9	10
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	8,9	8,5	8,9	7,3
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2+	2	2	2-
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2016 225/45 R17

Ranked #2 of 7

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	100	100	100	100	100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	98,7	98,7	98,1	100	99
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

ADAC Winter tyre test 2016 225/45 R17
good
Ranked #1 of 13

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,3	2,1	1,7	2,0	2,8	1,5	1,5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	2,4	2,4	1,9	2,2	2,8	2,0	1,6
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Source: www.adac.de

Sportscars Winter tyre test 2015 225/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 8

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	1-	2	1-
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2015 225/50 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,2	9,4	9,2	9,3	9,4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	9,0	9,2	9,0	9,2	8,4
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GTÜ Winter tyre test 2015 225/50 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 8

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	205	64	70	46	18	8
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	197	62	68	44	17	3
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225/50 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%		Autobild 2025	Premium	£175 98 H + 1
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%		Autobild 2021	Premium	£130 94 H + 5
3.	Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	85.1% 79.2% 76.4%		Autobild 2025	Premium	£242 94 H + 5
4.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
5.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium	£455 98 H + 2
6.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2019	Premium
7.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
8.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£156 94 H + 4
9.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2025	Premium
10.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£139 94 H + 1
11.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£120 94 H + 2
12.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
13.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£114 94 H + 1
14.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	ACE 2020	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£126 98 H + 1
15.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£160 94 H + 6
16.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autoklub ČR 2014	ADAC 2013	Premium
17.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
18.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£112 98 H + 1
19.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£220 94 H + 8
20.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Autobild 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle	£160 94 H + 5
21.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£125 0 V
22.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
23.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£95 98 H + 1
24.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	ACE 2020	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£210 94 V + 4
25.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£100 94 H + 2
26.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£164 98 V + 1
27.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ACE 2020	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
28.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2025	Upper-middle
29.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
30.	Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5	73.6% 87.3%	Autobild 2017		Lowcost
31.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
32.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%			Premium
33.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£97 98 V
34.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
35.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	AutoMotorSport 2020		Lowcost
36.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£131 94 H + 7
37.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		ADAC 2021	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£99 98 V + 1
38.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%			Lowcost
39.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£96 98 V
40.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Automotorsport 2015	Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£143 94 H + 1
41.	Nokian WR D3		Autobild 2014	ADAC 2013	Upper-middle
42.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£108 98 H + 1
43.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost
44.	Nokian WR A4			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
45.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2017		Upper-middle
46.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£160 94 H + 7
47.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
48.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%		ADAC 2025	Lowcost
49.	Kormoran SNOW			ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
51.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
52.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost
53.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2014	Autobild 2023	Lowcost
54.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2		Autobild 2017		Lowcost

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