In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli).
Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally,
Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than
Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 86% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) 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 Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.