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Comparison: Nokian WR A4 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

Nokian WR A4Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR A4

R16 – R21
VS
Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.4
R14 – R21
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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 (82%) than Nokian (70%). 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.

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

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
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Dry braking
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Dry handling
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
85%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR A4
75%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR A4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Wet braking
Nokian WR A4
98%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR A4
93%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Wet handling
Nokian WR A4
85%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow braking
Nokian WR A4
90%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR A4
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow handling
Nokian WR A4
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Snow traction
Nokian WR A4
95%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
97%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Comfort
Nokian WR A4
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Mileage
Nokian WR A4
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Price/value
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
92%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR A4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2017225/40 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2017225/45 R18View

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