83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
89/100
24 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
43 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Yokohama W.drive V905 — 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.
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81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — better snow and comfort. Pick the Yokohama W.drive V905 if dry and handling matter most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winter Sport 5 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 63 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Sport 5 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 75 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter Sport 5 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Winter Sport 5 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 81 |
| Dry | 82 | 88 |
| Wet | 81 | 83 |
| Snow | 84 | 63 |
| Comfort | 87 | 75 |
| Noise | 78 | – |
| Treadwear | 87 | 86 |
| Handling | 79 | 83 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
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.
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance in deep snow, ice, and slush. While it excels in cold-weather environments, some users note that its soft sidewall construction can lead to a 'mushy' steering feel and reduced stability on dry pavement when temperatures rise above 10°C.
Pros
- Outstanding traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- Excellent longevity and slow tread wear
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong resistance to hydroplaning in heavy rain and slush
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause unstable handling or 'squirming' in dry, warmer conditions
- Lack of effective rim protection despite marketing claims
- Steering response can feel lazy or imprecise on certain vehicle setups
- Performance noticeably degrades when ambient temperatures exceed 10-12°C
Observations
- Users with high-torque vehicles (e.g., Tesla Model 3, performance-oriented cars) reported that the tire can feel nervous or lack precision during hard acceleration.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those using wider tire formats noted that maintaining higher inflation pressures is often necessary to mitigate soft sidewall flex and improve steering feedback.
- The tire is highly regarded for AWD vehicles (e.g., Subaru Forester, Skoda Yeti), where it effectively complements the drivetrain's capability in deep snow.
The Yokohama W drive V905 is generally regarded as a reliable, high-value winter tire that excels in snow and cold-weather traction. While most users praise its longevity and confidence-inspiring handling, a subset of drivers reports concerns regarding cabin noise and inconsistent performance in specific wet-weather conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in deep and fresh snow
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple winter seasons
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Predictable handling characteristics that provide good driver feedback
Cons
- Higher-than-average road noise levels at highway speeds
- Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some reports of aquaplaning sensitivity
- Potential for reduced grip when temperatures rise above 10-15°C
Observations
- Owners of rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles, such as the BMW 3-series, reported surprisingly strong snow performance.
- Users noted the tire remains robust and structurally sound even when encountering significant road hazards like potholes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | B · Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Ultra High Performance Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Dunlop
81
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 — better snow and comfort. Pick the Yokohama W.drive V905 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 84 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scores 87 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 88 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 83 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tire B · Yokohama W.drive V905
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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) 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.