Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Laufenn I FIT Plus

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Laufenn (36%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 88% compared to 64% of the Laufenn I FIT Plus. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Laufenn I FIT Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the I FIT Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /88%	Laufenn I FIT Plus /64%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/88%

Laufenn I FIT Plus

/64%

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Dimensions

R15 - R21

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 0

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 47x

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 6x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 10.

Worst position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 20.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.91

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 14.5

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2024

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 2023

Best rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Conditionally recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

80%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

78%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 76%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 74%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 87%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 86%

Snow cornering

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 84%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

71%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

67%

Dry braking

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 75%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 67%

Dry handling

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 67%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 67%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

75%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

58%

Wet braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 67%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 59%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 60%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 51%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 60%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 59%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

73%

Exterior noise

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 80%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 65%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

72%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

69%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 66%

Mileage

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 64%

Price/value

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 57%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

81.8%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

0%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2	2-	2	2+
Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	2+	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	36,1	30,7
Laufenn I FIT Plus	35,1	30,6
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2+	2-	2+	2	3+
Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Conditionally recommended	3+	2+	1-	2	3+
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