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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Dunlop (89%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the UltraGrip 9+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Number of tests
49
7
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.9
4.7
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
191
37

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
83%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
67%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
91%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
71%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
72%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
84%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
91%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
87%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
75%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
81%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
77%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
91%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip 9+
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
78%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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