Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead 2 times and the RXFROST WU01 not once. The Winter Sport 5 was stronger in wet.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | Winter Sport 5 | Gap | RXFROST WU01 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Winter Sport 5 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 36.35 | 16.5% | 43.5 | 2-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2022 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Winter Sport 5 | Field | RXFROST WU01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | P11 of 55 | P47 of 55 | |
| 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | P8 of 56 | P55 of 56 |
Winter Sport 5 vs RXFROST WU01: your questions
Is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or the RoadX RXFROST WU01 the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead 2 times and the RXFROST WU01 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Winter Sport 5 scores 8.9 and the RXFROST WU01 5.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Winter Sport 5 or the RXFROST WU01?
The Winter Sport 5 led 2 of the 2 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 16.5% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Winter Sport 5 and 7/10 for the RXFROST WU01.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Winter Sport 5 83% from 47 reviews and the RXFROST WU01 61% from 1.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Winter Sport 5 is made in 49 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the RXFROST WU01 in 40 (14 to 21 inch). 27 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Winter Sport 5 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the RXFROST WU01 C and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.