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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) 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 (88%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 30% of the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7. The first tyre test of Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
72%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
70%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Wet Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
62%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.4%)
Dry Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
70%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
66%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
72%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Snow Traction
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Snow Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
68%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.3%)
Ice Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
84%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (87.0%)
Economy
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
63%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
63%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (97.0%)
Mileage
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
62%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (88.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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