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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 (2026)

1 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%). Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2018 245/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 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 (88%) of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Number of tests
49
15
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
2.7
Latest test
2025
2018
Available sizes
191
102

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
68%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
63%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
56%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
93%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
91%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
91%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
96%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
89%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
89%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
67%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
77%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
56%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
84%
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
92%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1
76%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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