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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
6
49
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
33.2
4.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
319
191

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Wet
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
92%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
92%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Snow
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Ice
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Ice Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Interior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
96%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Costs
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Fuel Consumption
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
70%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Tyre Weight
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Other
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Abrasion
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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