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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

Ultra High Performance Winter Winter rated

Like winter conditions, SUVs call for specific characteristics from the tyre. SUVs have a higher center of gravity and are also heavier. Therefore, forces applying to the tyre are stronger, making braking and handling more challenging. Special features are required to maintain control on the road. This is why our engineers have leveraged the best of our winter and SUV expertise to meet these requirements and our customers' expectations. The result is the Winter Sport 5 SUV, which demonstrates enhanced grip and handling capabilities.

The quick answer

Owners say 90% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 6 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P4 of 13 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 58,000miles driven
  • 6professional tests
  • 50sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

8.5/10

Better than 83% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2018 83% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 83% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tyre needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 98% 30% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 21% 23% 2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 86% 17% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 19% 6% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 13% 5% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 98% 2
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 84% 2
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 10% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 ADAC · 235/55 R17 P4 / 13 Placing only
  2. 2018 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/60 R18 P4 / 9
  3. 2018 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18 P5 / 10
  4. 2017 2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre Test ACE · 235/55 R17 P1 / 8 Placing only
  5. 2016 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/60 R17 P4 / 10 Placing only
  6. 2016 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18 P3 / 8 Placing only
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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

6 Tests
1 Test Wins
4th Average
1st Best
5th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20162020

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20202020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17ADAC · 235/55 R17P4 / 13
20182018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/60 R18P4 / 9
20182018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18P5 / 10
20172017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre TestACE · 235/55 R17P1 / 8
20162016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/60 R17P4 / 10
20162016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18P3 / 8

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range33 sizes available

205-285Width40-70Profile16-21Rim93-114 T-VLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 33 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-75dB

3PMSF on every size

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG grade10/32"Tread depth (new)

Popular sizes235/55 R19225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV stops 3.1% shorter than premium rivals, 6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 98/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV stops 1% shorter than premium rivals, 0.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV stops 3.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 22.8% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 4.6% worse than premium rivals, 2.6% better than mid-range rivals and 1.5% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 21/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the snow from 4 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV's rolling resistance is 4.6% higher than premium rivals, 1.5% higher than mid-range rivals and 5.9% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV (1)
What sizes does the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV come in?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV is available in 50 sizes, ranging from 205-285/40-70 R16-21.
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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV averages 90%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 9.8 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 8. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 90%
  • Comfort 98%
  • Dry Grip 93%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Wear 90%
  • Snow Grip 90%
  • Handling 88%
  • Road Feedback 85%
  • Ice Grip 80%

All 4 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
100%
JozoXXL
Initial Impressions
About 20000km driven ... Wet grip, dry grip, handling... Outstanding! Haven't been on snow or ice in Zagreb last couple of years but ... Definitly my 1st choice.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 134
90%
Member
Hyundai Ioniq 5, very good all around winter tyre. Ice grip could be better for breaking and acceleration.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 806
85%
Member
A very good tyre in every aspect. Very quiet for a winter tyre with no visible signs of wear after almost 10,000km. This was their first winter and as it was very mild here in northern Greece, I had but little chance to drive them on snow and none at all on ice.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 911

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Love these tyres , bought them on 3 separate occasions. I need a reliable car no matter what the weather, as I live in Scotland and do 15k miles a year for work. These tyres are also superb in the rain so I tend to leave them on till mid April and swap again mid September. Comfortable tyres , not noisy. Have to be changed in Summer as noticeably less grip and spongy in warmer weather.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 909
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