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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

Firestone Winterhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 3

R13 – R18
VS
Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraGrip Performance+ Blizzak LM-005
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (63%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 3 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 66% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
14
49
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
16.0
4.9
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
66
191

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
55%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
63%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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