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

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). 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 Activa SV-2 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

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

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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