Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Dunlop consistently excels in wet safety and aquaplaning margins and pairs that with class-leading efficiency and longevity. The Vredestein leans sportier, typically stopping shorter on dry roads and feeling more precise on mixed surfaces, while offering quieter running-though it pays for it with higher rolling resistance and quicker wear in most tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seventeen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | ten | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | six | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet safety and aquaplaning reserves (e.g., +7.7% straight aqua, +17% curved aqua in 2024 AB Sportscars)
- High mileage and strong wear results (often 20-30% advantage vs. Vredestein)
- Low rolling resistance and better fuel efficiency across tests
- Balanced snow performance with secure handling and traction
- Shorter dry braking and sharper dry/wet handling in many tests
- Quiet operation and better subjective comfort scores
- Strong snow traction precision noted in several reviews
- Often lower purchase price in comparable sizes
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 2.45% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.21% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.91% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.33% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.73% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.4% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 floated at a 0.65% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 slipped out at a 6.69% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.28% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 1.45% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro provided 1.03% more lateral grip than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.84% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 2.42% shorter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Noise
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during nine noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 1.79% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wear
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five wear tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is predicted to cover 15.12% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Value
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three value tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 proved to have a 7.59% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Price
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 8.45% less than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had a 7.67% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 used 5.17% less fuel than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 emitted 0.3% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 for outstanding snow and ice traction, strong wet grip in cold conditions, predictable handling, good comfort/low noise (for a winter tire), and excellent tread life. A minority report softer sidewalls and reduced dry performance or understeer as temperatures rise, with a few notes on noise increase over time and isolated quality/balance issues. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most buyers willing to repurchase.
Based on 43 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tires for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro appeals to the keen driver who prioritises dry-road responsiveness and short dry stops, with competent winter traction and typically lower noise. However, it more often trails the Dunlop in wet braking and aquaplaning in the latest data sets and usually wears faster. For commuters facing frequent rain, slush and motorway standing water, or anyone seeking long-term running-cost advantages, choose the Dunlop. If you drive mainly on cold, dry roads and value a quieter, sportier feel, the Vredestein fits well.
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Dunlop typically brakes shorter on wet and resists aquaplaning better, especially in newer tests (2024 AB, 2024 ADAC).
- Dry performance: Vredestein more often wins dry braking and can feel sportier/precise on dry circuits.
- Snow balance: Small margins each way; Dunlop more consistently strong in snow handling/traction, Vredestein occasionally edges snow braking.
- Efficiency and running costs: Dunlop has significantly lower rolling resistance and markedly higher mileage.
- Noise/comfort: Vredestein is usually quieter and judged more refined acoustically.
- Value: Dunlop tends to deliver better value over life (wear + fuel), while Vredestein can be cheaper at the point of purchase.
Overall Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.