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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3 (2026)

Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
VS
Firestone Winterhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 3

R13 – R18
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (63%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 66% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Number of tests
49
14
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
4.9
16.0
Latest test
2025
2020
Available sizes
191
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
55%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 3
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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