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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Dunlop (89%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Alpin 5 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
17
49
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.9
4.9
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
92
191

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Wet Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dry Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Snow Traction
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Snow Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
75%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Michelin Alpin 5
70%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Noise Interior
Michelin Alpin 5
67%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
82%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View

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