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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nankang (26%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Winter Activa SV-2 were tested.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Number of tests
49
3
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
4.9
23.0
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
191
11

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
52%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
38%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
60%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
67%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
69%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
56%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
48%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
47%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
51%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
80%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
61%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
81%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
78%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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