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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Imperial Snowdragon 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 1% of the Imperial Snowdragon 3. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Imperial Snowdragon 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Snowdragon 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Imperial
Snowdragon 3
Number of tests
49
3
Best position
#1
#30
Average position
4.9
42.0
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
191
41

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.

Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Snow performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dry performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Wet performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Price/value
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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