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

Firestone Destination WinterUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Destination Winter

R15 – R18
VS
Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
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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%). The first tyre test of Firestone Destination Winter was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Destination Winter and the Winter Sport 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Destination Winter
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
2
49
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
11.5
4.9
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
18
191

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Destination Winter
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Dry braking
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Destination Winter
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Safety
Firestone Destination Winter
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow braking
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow handling
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow traction
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Ice braking
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Destination Winter
99%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Destination Winter
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Interior noise
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Destination Winter
98%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Destination Winter
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Mileage
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2017215/65 R16View

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