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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S (2026)

Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
VS
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme SPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac Xtreme S

R15 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Vredestein (67%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Wintrac Xtreme S were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Number of tests
49
12
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
4.9
8.6
Latest test
2025
2017
Available sizes
191
88

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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