Dunlop Winter Sport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

52

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 delivers consistently strong winter-focused performance with standout snow traction/braking and very competitive wet grip/ aquaplaning safety, often translating into top overall results despite its age. Multiple ADAC and Auto Bild test wins/podiums (e.g., ADAC 2023 16" overall winner; ADAC 2021 17" tie for 1st; ADAC 2022 SUV 1st; Auto Bild 2018 overall 1st) underline a well-balanced profile supported by good wear and low fuel consumption in several sizes.
Its main weaknesses are mediocre-to-poor dry braking/handling and elevated external noise, plus only mid-pack ice braking. Across many recent tests it ranks bottom-third for dry stopping and near the rear for noise, which caps its overall scores in sportier sizes. Nevertheless, strong snow and competent wet performance, with frequent aquaplaning strengths and decent efficiency, make it a reliable, safe winter choice.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow braking and 1st snow traction in 2024 ADAC 16" (205/55 R16)
• 1st place snow braking and 1st snow traction in 2023 ADAC 17" (225/45 R17)
• Best snow traction (2570 N) and 1st snow slalom in 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
• 1st snow braking in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (225/55 R17) and 1st snow handling
• 1st snow braking in 2018 Auto Bild UHP (245/45 R18); 1st snow braking in 2021 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
Wet Grip and Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars: 2nd wet braking, 3rd wet handling, 1st curved aquaplaning
• 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16): 3rd curved aquaplaning; competitive wet handling (11/23, +4.2%)
• 2017 AMS: 2nd wet braking and 2nd wet handling; strong straight aquaplaning (4/10)
• 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15): 3rd wet braking, 5th wet handling
• 2025 ADAC: 2nd wet circle (+3.2% from best)
Efficiency and Wear Moderate Details
• 2024 ADAC 16": 1st fuel consumption; 4th wear (+8.5% from best)
• 2023 ADAC 17": 1st fuel consumption; 2nd wear (+3.9% from best)
• 2025 ADAC: 8th fuel consumption (+1.8% from best); 8th wear (+24.3% from best)
• 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15): 4th wear (+28.6% from best)
Overall Test Results and Awards Strong Details
• Overall winner: 2023 ADAC 16" (1/16)
• Overall winner: 2022 ADAC SUV (1/17)
• Overall winner: 2018 Auto Bild (1/22)
• Frequent podiums: 2024 ADAC 17" (2/16), 2025 ADAC (4/31), 2017 ADAC SUV (1/16), 2016 ADAC 225/45 R17 (1/13)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 2025 ADAC: 14/31 dry braking (+6.3%); mediocre dry standing across
• 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16): 20/23 dry braking (+19.2%); 18/23 dry handling (+5.3%)
• 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18): 16/22 dry braking (+21.2%); 15/22 dry handling (+4.7%)
• 2020 Auto Bild SUV: worst dry braking 11/11 (+24.5%)
Noise/Comfort (External Noise) Strong Details
• 2025 ADAC: 27/31 noise (+5.4%)
• 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars: 10/11 noise (+3.9%)
• 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16): 20/23 noise (+3.1%)
• 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18): 21/22 noise (+5%)
• 2020 Auto Bild Performance: 21/21 noise (+7.3%)
Ice Braking Moderate Details
• 2025 ADAC: 14/31 ice braking (+10.5%)
• 2024 ADAC 16": 7/12 ice braking (+9.3%)
• 2024 ADAC 17": 4/16 ice braking (+5.6%)
Price/Value Variability Moderate Details
• 2021 Auto Bild: worst value 20/20 (Price/1000 +67.8%); high price 17/20 (+39.2%)
• 2020 Auto Bild Performance: 18/20 value (+41.9%); high price 8/20
• 2022 Auto Bild: 16/20 value (+62.4%); high price 16/20

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 achieves good ratings in both driving safety and environmental performance, resulting in a good overall score. For driving safety, while the tire could provide slightly be...

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