Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV review
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.
Owners rate it 15.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
90%By road tests
74.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
4th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 7th of 9 |
2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 tire Test · 235/60 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 |