Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Table of contents:
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 (89%) than Dunlop (88%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 7 is made - Spain/Germany.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Snow performance
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet performance
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry performance
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB
