Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) 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 Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 41% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WR Snowproof is made - Finland/Russian Federation.

#	Nokian WR Snowproof /41%	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /86%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Nokian WR Snowproof

/41%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/86%

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Dimensions

R14 - R20

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 189

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 60

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 48x

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 14x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 5.

Worst position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 20.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.9

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 11.07

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2025

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 2023

Best rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Dry

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

85%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

78%

Dry braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 84%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

Dry handling

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 71%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

85%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

76%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 90%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 77%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 92%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 80%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 86%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 78%

Snow cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 62%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

81%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

69%

Wet braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 64%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 65%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 67%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 72%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 86%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 77%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

2. Nokian WR Snowproof B

Costs

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

78%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

71%

Rolling resistance

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 93%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

Mileage

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 72%

Price/value

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 69%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 57%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Nokian WR Snowproof C

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

85%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

84%

Exterior noise

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 77%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

79.9%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76.5%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	2,4	3,2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	1,8	2,6
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	2,7	2,4	2,3	2,0	2,7	2,0
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2,2	2,4	1,6	2,0	1,7	3,1	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3	2	2-	1-	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2+	2-	2+	2	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Nokian WR Snowproof	36,5	29,2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,3
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Nokian WR Snowproof	97,2	290,8	278,9	96,4	100	97,6
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	97,4	297,2	280,3	92,6	88	100
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