P4 of 13
Beat 75% of the field
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV Test Results
Tested 2016 to 2020
5 publications
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.
- 6Independent tests
- 1Test wins
- 2Podium finishes
- 4thAverage finish
- 72%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
6 tests, 2016 to 2020
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 72%
Record by discipline
Where the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P5 of 10 | 55% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 10 | 75% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P2.5 of 10 | 84% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 10 | 74% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P1.5 of 10 | 95% | 1 |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P6.5 of 10 | 38% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P8.5 of 10 | 16% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P7.5 of 10 | 29% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P7.5 of 10 | 29% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Pirelli Scorpion Winter
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated November 16, 2025.
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 tyre 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
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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
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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
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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
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Wet grip
Strong
in 4 of 5 tests
Details
good in the wet
- 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 (2020)The Dunlop is a proven wet specialist with good dry properties
- 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (2018)excellent wet grip with short wet braking
- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2016)very good results in wet conditions
- 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (2016)
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Dry grip
Moderate
in 2 of 5 tests
Details
Very good on dry roads
- 2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 235/55 R17 (2020)The Dunlop is a proven wet specialist with good dry properties
- 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (2018)
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Wet braking
Moderate
in 2 of 5 tests
Details
Dynamic sporty wet handling, short braking distances in the wet, high aquaplaning safety
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (2018)excellent wet grip with short wet braking
- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2016)
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Snow traction
Minor
in 1 of 5 tests
Details
Very good on snow
- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2016)
Performance Weaknesses
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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
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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%)
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2020 1 test
2018 2 tests
P4 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test
The Dunlop is a proven wet specialist with good dry properties.
P5 of 10
Beat 56% of the field
2017 1 test
P1 of 8
Beat 100% of the field
2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre Test
Test winner.
2016 2 tests
P4 of 10
Beat 67% of the field
P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
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