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Comparison: Nokian WR A4 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 Finland (Nokian) 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 Nokian (72%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR A4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the WR A4 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Nokian WR A4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR A4
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
6
49
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
9.8
4.9
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
59
191

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
62%
Nokian
WR A4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Nokian WR A4
63%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
55%
Wet Handling
Nokian WR A4
63%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR A4
64%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR A4
59%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR A4
59%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
73%
Nokian
WR A4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Nokian WR A4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
64%
Dry Handling
Nokian WR A4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
64%
Nokian
WR A4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Nokian WR A4
66%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Snow Traction
Nokian WR A4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Snow Handling
Nokian WR A4
59%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nokian WR A4
56%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
71%
Nokian
WR A4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR A4
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
61%
Ride Comfort
Nokian WR A4
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
74%
Nokian
WR A4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WR A4
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Mileage
Nokian WR A4
64%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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