Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across six winter SUV tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV delivers consistently strong wet and dry road performance with frequent top-tier placements and one overall test win. It shows particular excellence in aquaplaning resistance and wet handling/braking, alongside competitive dry handling. However, its snow performance is inconsistent, ranging from best-in-test (2017 ACE/ARBO/GTU) to lower-midfield results in multiple 2018 tests. Efficiency and comfort metrics (rolling resistance, noise) and price also trend weaker versus competitors.
Overall, this tire suits drivers prioritizing secure, confidence-inspiring performance on wet and dry winter roads, but those facing frequent deep-snow conditions or seeking low running costs may find compromises.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 2018 AZ: 1st straight aquaplaning
• 2018 AZ: 2nd wet braking (+1.1%) and 2nd wet handling (+0.6%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: 3rd wet braking (+4.1%), 5th wet handling (+2.4%), 2nd straight aquaplaning (+2.2%)
• 2020 ADAC: noted strong in wet
Dry Road Performance Moderate Details
• 2018 AZ: 1st dry handling
• 2018 AZ: 5th dry braking (+3.1%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: 6th dry handling (+3%)
• 2020 ADAC: noted strong in dry
• 2017 ACE/ARBO/GTU: joint winner in dry
Overall Competitiveness / Awards Strong Details
• Average overall position 3.5 across 6 tests
• 2017 ACE/ARBO/GTU: 1st/8 overall (test winner)
• 2016 AutoBild 4x4: 3rd/8 overall
• 2016 AMS: 4th/10 overall
• 2018 AZ: 4th/9 overall

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 2018 AZ: 7th snow braking (+4.6%), 7th snow traction (+7.9%), 8th snow handling (+4.5%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: 6th snow braking (+9%), 9th snow handling (+6.5%)
• 2020 ADAC: commentary notes limitation on snow
Efficiency and Running Costs Moderate Details
• 2018 AZ: Rolling resistance 6th/9 (+15.8%); Price 7th/9 (+137%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: Rolling resistance 9th/11 (+10.6%); Price 9th/10 (+90%)
• 2018 AZ: Noise 6th/9 (+2.8%); 2018 Auto Bild: Noise 9th/11 (+4.3%)