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

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 WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 86% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (92.0%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (88.0%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (95.0%)
Ice Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
57%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
73%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (93.5%)
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Best in category: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (90.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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