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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 (2026)

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 63% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Winterhawk 4 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 (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
49
19
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
4.9
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
191
102

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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