Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 13 times and the Winter Sport 5 twice, with one level. The Winter Sport 5 was stronger in snow and value, the UltraGrip Performance+ in dry, wet, ice and comfort.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 16 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Winter Sport 5
UltraGrip Performance+
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 98%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Winter Sport 5
UltraGrip Performance+
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Winter Sport 5
UltraGrip Performance+
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Owners rate the Winter Sport 5 83% from 47 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance+ 86% from 20. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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 | UltraGrip Performance+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 44.76 | 1.4% | 44.11 | 1-6 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 46.01 | = | 46.01 | 0-0 |
| Dry Handling (km/h) | 101.5 | 0.1% | 101.6 | 2-3 |
| Wet UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 41.59 | 1.9% | 40.88 | 4-6 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 50.72 | 1.9% | 49.76 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling (km/h) | 74.42 | 1% | 75.1 | 2-3 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.53 | 0.6% | 12.46 | 0-2 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 79.77 | 1.4% | 80.94 | 2-5 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 23.23 | 2.6% | 23.57 | 0-3 |
| Snow Winter Sport 5 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 23.53 | 0.6% | 23.36 | 3-5 |
| Snow Traction s | 5.39 | 1.7% | 5.3 | 0-1 |
| Snow Traction N | 2,196 | 0.1% | 2,220 | 4-1 |
| Snow Handling s | 89.18 | 1.8% | 87.54 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling (km/h) | 59.04 | = | 59.06 | 3-2 |
| Snow Circle s | 35.92 | 3.2% | 34.78 | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom m/sec2 | 3.75 | 0.9% | 3.72 | 2-0 |
| Ice UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking m | 20.2 | 0.5% | 20.1 | 0-1 |
| Comfort UltraGrip Performance+ ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 2% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 73.3 | 1 dB | 72.27 | 2-5 |
| Value Winter Sport 5 ahead | ||||
| Wear km | 45,290 | 3% | 43,613 | 3-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.33 | 1.1% | 8.42 | 3-3 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.5 | 1.8% | 5.6 | 1-0 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 65.3 | 2.1% | 66.7 | 1-0 |
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 16 tests, 2019 to 2023
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 | UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | P8 of 56 | P4 of 56 | |
| 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 | P1 of 17 | P3 of 17 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 13 | P5 of 13 | |
| 2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P6 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 18 | P3 of 18 | |
| 2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test | P6 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| The Best Winter Tyres for 2020 | P4 of 19 | P2 of 19 | |
| 2020 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P7 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P5 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | P8 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | P13 of 51 | P9 of 51 | |
| 2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | P16 of 20 | P2 of 20 | |
| 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | P13 of 53 | P2 of 53 |
Winter Sport 5 vs UltraGrip Performance+: your questions
Is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ the better tyre?
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ finished ahead 13 times and the Winter Sport 5 twice, with one level. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Winter Sport 5 scores 8.9 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Winter Sport 5 or the UltraGrip Performance+?
The UltraGrip Performance+ led 20 of the 29 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The UltraGrip Performance+ led 9 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Winter Sport 5 led 12 of the 25 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Winter Sport 5 lasted 3% longer in the wear tests (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Winter Sport 5 and 8.9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The UltraGrip Performance+ was 1 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Winter Sport 5 and 8.9/10 for the UltraGrip Performance+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Winter Sport 5 83% from 47 reviews and the UltraGrip Performance+ 86% from 20. 83% of Winter Sport 5 owners would buy it again, against 95% for the UltraGrip Performance+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the two were priced within 1% of each other on average.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Winter Sport 5 is made in 49 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the UltraGrip Performance+ in 93 (15 to 22 inch). 44 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 UltraGrip Performance+ B and C.
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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.