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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter

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%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Cinturato Winter 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 (90%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (95.6%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
79%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
76%
Best in category: Tristar Snowpower HP (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
89%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
86%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (95.3%)
Ice Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
85%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (86.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Best: Toyo Observe S944 (91.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (88.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
78%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
71%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
66%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
82%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
64%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.0%)

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