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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 34 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
95%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
93%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
89%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
97%
Safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
97%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
97%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
97%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
100%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
97%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
98%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
97%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
95%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Snow acceleration
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
100%
Snow handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
95%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
96%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
98%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
94%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
100%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
99%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
98%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
95%
Price/value
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
98%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
98%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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