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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 86% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was done in 2021, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 P and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 P is made - Czech Republic.

#	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P /93%	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /86%

Dimensions	R16 - R22	R14 - R21
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Segment

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Premium

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 189

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 178

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 48x

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 29x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 13.

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

Average position in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 3.66

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.9

Year of the last test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 2025

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2025

Best rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Good

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

67%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

65%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 56%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 55%

Snow braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 59%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 55%

Snow handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 78%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

Snow cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 76%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

66%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

65%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 50%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 47%

Wet braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 61%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 60%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 58%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 57%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 81%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 82%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P B

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

62%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

54%

Dry braking

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 41%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 32%

Dry handling

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 83%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

69%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

65%

Exterior noise

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 75%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 59%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 68%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

54%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

44%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

Mileage

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 25%

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 10%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P C

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

76.7%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

0%

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76.5%

Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P

0%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	1.7
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Good	2.2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2.3
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1-
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Rating: Satisfactory	2.0	2.4	2.9	2.6	3.5	2.1	1.6
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	1.7	2.1	2.2	2.1	3.2	1.8	1.7
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