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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Michelin Alpin 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Dunlop (88%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Alpin 5 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 (88%) of the Michelin Alpin 5 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (86.7%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (87.3%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (94.4%)
Ice Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Michelin Alpin 5
78%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (89.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (86.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin Alpin 5
75%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Michelin Alpin 5
70%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Michelin Alpin 5
67%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (88.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin Alpin 5
82%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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