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 Toyo Snowprox S954 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Sport 5 SUV is ahead, 75–64
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Tests 66 · 7 tests Owners 62 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (dry 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 Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 78 Reviews found online 78 62 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 100% -
81
Wet
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1467Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 72 Reviews found online 80 59 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 96% -
70
Snow
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1852Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 42 Reviews found online 78 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 96% 90% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 88% -
74
Comfort
Winter Sport 5 SUV +2252Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) – 44 Reviews found online 79 65 -
60
Noise
Snowprox S954 +969Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 70 -
72
Treadwear
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1062Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 75 60 -
79
Handling
Winter Sport 5 SUV +1465Why this score
Source Winter Sport 5 SUV Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 79 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
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| Relative Score | 75 | 64 |
| Dry | 75 | 72 |
| Wet | 81 | 67 |
| Snow | 70 | 52 |
| Comfort | 74 | 52 |
| Noise | 60 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 62 |
| Handling | 79 | 65 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Winter Sport 5 SUV
64
/ 100
Snowprox S954
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 | Snowprox S954 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 90% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 53% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 82% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | −29.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 8% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +11.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 90% #10/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +5.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 88% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +7.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 91% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +9.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 92% #5/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +7.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +3.3 | 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 Snowprox S954
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry road handling and grip
- Predictable steering feedback near the limit
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather traction
- Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
- Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | B · Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
64
/ 100
Toyo Snowprox S954
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV — better comfort, snow and wet. Pick the Toyo Snowprox S954 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 74 vs 52 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 70 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 81 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV scores 79 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
Tire B · Toyo Snowprox S954
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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.