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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Firestone Destination Winter (2026)

Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
VS
Firestone Destination WinterUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Destination Winter

R15 – R18
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (63%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Firestone Destination Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Destination Winter were tested.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Firestone
Destination Winter
Number of tests
49
2
Best position
#1
#8
Average position
4.9
11.5
Latest test
2025
2018
Available sizes
191
18

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
84%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
84%
Safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
71%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
89%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
99%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
94%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Firestone Destination Winter
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
98%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
95%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Firestone Destination Winter
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2017215/65 R16View

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