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

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Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

VS

Wintrac Xtreme S

R15 – R22

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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

Winter Sport 5

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

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.

Dry

Confidence

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dry braking

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

95%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Dry driving behavior

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Safety

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Wet

Confidence

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

78%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Wet braking

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

97%

Wet circle cornering

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Wet handling

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

91%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Ice

Confidence

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Ice braking

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Ice lateral guidance

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

93%

Comfort

Confidence

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

97%

Exterior noise

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

95%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

100%

Interior noise

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

89%

Costs

Confidence

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

80%

Fuel efficiency

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

82%

Mileage

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

77%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2017	225/50 R17	View
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2016	235/40 R18	View
Sportscars	Winter	2016	245/40 R18	View
GTÜ	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2016	225/45 R17	View
Autoexpress	Winter	2016	225/45 R17	View
GTÜ	Winter	2015	225/50 R17	View
Sportscars	Winter	2015	225/45 R18	View