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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). 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 PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 86% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
48
26
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
2.2
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
189
66

Snow

Snow
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Snow performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%

Dry

Dry
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
66%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dry performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
35%

Wet

Wet
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Wet performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
45%

Comfort

Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%

Costs

Costs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
66%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Price/value
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%

Ice

Ice
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%

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