Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 78 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip Performance+ leads, 77–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 11 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (wet handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Winter Sport 5 SUV +372Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 72 72 Reviews found online 78 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 96% -
81
Wet
UltraGrip Performance+ +485Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 81 87 Reviews found online 80 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
70
Snow
UltraGrip Performance+ +1282Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 64 84 Reviews found online 78 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 92% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 94% 98% -
74
Comfort
Level74Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 79 77 -
60
Noise
Level60Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) 57 57 -
72
Treadwear
UltraGrip Performance+ +375Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 75 76 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip Performance+ +180Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV UltraGrip Performance+ Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 72 |
| Wet | 81 | 85 |
| Snow | 70 | 82 |
| Comfort | 74 | 74 |
| Noise | 60 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 75 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Winter Sport 5 SUV
77
/ 100
UltraGrip Performance+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Sport 5 SUV | UltraGrip Performance+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #5/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 93% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #10/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 53% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 50% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +2.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/8 · 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | 73% #4/11 · 2020 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test R18 | −39.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #5/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −6.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −4.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Sport 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road handling
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong tread longevity and durability
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
Tire B UltraGrip Performance+
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and low risk of aquaplaning
- Outstanding traction and lateral grip on snow
- Comfortable ride quality with manageable noise levels
Cons
- Mixed feedback regarding noise, with some users reporting a noticeable roar or sizzling sound on fast curves
- Average performance on pure ice compared to specialized ice tires
- Faster rear-axle tread wear reported on high-powered rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicles
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 82 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 85 vs 81 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 75 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ scores 75 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.