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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Winter
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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 R161stPříkladné
Sportscars225/45 R181stPříkladné
GTÜ225/50 R17#3Velmi doporučeno
Automotorsport225/50 R17#3Velmi doporučeno
2016
9× Tested1× Winner
ADAC225/45 R171stDobré
Autoexpress225/45 R17#2
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#3Velmi dobré
Sportscars245/40 R18#3Příkladné
AutoMotorSport235/40 R18#3Doporučeno
Autobild205/55 R16#4
Autobild205/55 R16#4Dobré
GTÜ205/55 R16#6Velmi doporučeno
Autoexpress205/55 R16#7
2017
6× Tested1× Winner
ADAC215/65 R161stDobré
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#2Doporučeno
Autoexpress225/45 R17#3
Autobild225/50 R17#3Příkladné
Sportscars225/40 R18#4Dobré
Autobild225/50 R17#5
2018
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild195/65 R151stPříkladné
ADAC205/55 R16#3Dobré
Sportscars245/45 R18#4Dobré
Autobild195/65 R15#5
2019
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#13
Autobild225/45 R17#16Uspokojivé
2020
6× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#3Dobré
Autobild225/55 R17#5Dobré
Autobild245/45 R18#8Dobré
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#8
Autoexpress205/55 R16#8
Autobild245/45 R18#12
2021
4× Tested1× Winner
ADAC225/50 R171stDobré
Autobild205/55 R16#2
Autobild245/40 R18#5Dobré
Autobild205/55 R16#8Dobré
2022
3× Tested
ADAC215/60 R16#2Dobré
Autobild215/55 R17#4Příkladné
Autobild215/55 R17#8
2023
4× Tested1× Winner
ADAC205/60 R161stDobré
ADAC225/45 R17#4Dobré
Autobild225/45 R18#7Dobré
Autobild225/45 R18#15
2024
5× Tested
ADAC215/55 R17#2Dobré
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#4Příkladné
ADAC205/55 R16#5Uspokojivé
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#7Dobré
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#11
2025
1× Tested
ADAC225/40 R18#4Dobré

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
7thDobré
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
1stPříkladné
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ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#3 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/65 R16
Winner
AutoMotorSport Winter
225/45 R18
#2 Of 10 Tyres
2ndDoporučeno
BMW 4
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Autobild Winter
225/50 R17
#3 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/45 R17
Winner
Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#4 Of 20 Tyres
4thDobré
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GTÜ Winter
205/55 R16
#6 Of 13 Tyres
GTÜ2016
6thVelmi doporučeno
Volkswagen Golf
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Automotorsport Winter
225/50 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
3rdVelmi doporučeno

Sizes (83)

1 Variants

84T

Ratings

Tested 34× By professional organizations

Exemplary11× (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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