Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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 (87%) than Dunlop (71%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 88% compared to 57% 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 (61%) 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
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Interior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB
