Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

Premium

Vredestein

Wintrac Xtreme S

R15 – R22

VS

Premium

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6

R14 – R21

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) 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 (89%) than Vredestein (67%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Wintrac Xtreme S and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Wintrac Xtreme S is made - Netherlands.

Test Profile

Wintrac Xtreme S

Winter Sport 5

Number of tests

12

49

Best position

#4

#1

Average position

8.6

4.9

Latest test

2017

2025

Available sizes

88

191

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Dry braking

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

95%

Dry driving behavior

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Safety

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet

Confidence

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

78%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet braking

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

97%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet circle cornering

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet handling

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

91%

Ice

Confidence

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Ice braking

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Ice lateral guidance

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

97%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Exterior noise

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

95%

Interior noise

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

89%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Costs

Confidence

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

80%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Fuel efficiency

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

82%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Mileage

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

77%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Dimensions and prices

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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

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2017	225/50 R17	View
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2016	235/40 R18	View
Sportscars	Winter	2016	245/40 R18	View
GTÜ	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2016	225/45 R17	View
Autoexpress	Winter	2016	225/45 R17	View
Sportscars	Winter	2015	225/45 R18	View
GTÜ	Winter	2015	225/50 R17	View