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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport

Premium Touring All Season tire

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
Dry
80
Wet
50
Snow
–
Comfort
60
Noise
–
Treadwear
80
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

Winter Ultra High Performance tires

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV tread pattern
Objective (60%)
75/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
90/100
4 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
92
Snow
81
Comfort
98
Noise
93
Treadwear
90
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Winter Sport 5 SUV leads by 11
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
80
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
91
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 90
Tyre Reviews owners 80 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Winter Sport 5 SUV leads by 42
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
50
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
92
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 94
Tyre Reviews owners 50 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
–
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
81
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76
Tyre Reviews owners – 90

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Winter Sport 5 SUV leads by 38
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
60
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
98
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 60 98

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
–
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
93
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 93

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Winter Sport 5 SUV leads by 10
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
80
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
90
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 80 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Winter Sport 5 SUV leads by 18
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
70
B — Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
88
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/A SportWinter Sport 5 SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 70 88

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Advantage T/A SportDunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Relative Score 67 92
Dry 80 91
Wet 50 92
Snow – 81
Comfort 60 98
Noise – 93
Treadwear 80 90
Handling 70 88

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport

The BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport is perceived as a performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry handling and cornering stability. While it offers a responsive and engaging driving experience, users note that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and slightly vague on-center steering feel.

Pros

  • Strong cornering grip and stability
  • Responsive steering feedback
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Excellent dry weather performance

Cons

  • Higher than average road noise
  • Vague on-center steering feel

Observations

  • The tire is noted for its ability to handle spirited driving on backroads, suggesting suitability for drivers who prioritize handling over absolute cabin quietness.
Tire B Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While it provides excellent all-around reliability for daily commuting, some users note that its performance on ice and in warmer temperatures is less optimal compared to its cold-weather capabilities.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry road handling
  • Low noise levels and high ride comfort
  • Strong tread longevity and durability
  • Reliable performance in varied winter weather conditions

Cons

  • Reduced grip and 'spongy' handling in warmer temperatures
  • Suboptimal traction during ice braking and acceleration
  • Not suitable for year-round use due to rapid degradation in heat

Observations

  • EV owners, such as those driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5, report strong overall performance but highlight specific limitations regarding ice traction.
  • High-mileage users (15k miles/year) confirm the tire's durability and suitability for demanding, long-distance winter commuting.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireWinter Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG600 - 660 A A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 92 vs 50 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 98 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 88 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 91 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.