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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

Nokian WR D4Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR D4

R13 – R20
VS
Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 (89%) than Nokian (72%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the WR D4 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WR D4 is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
26
49
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
4.9
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
82
191

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Nokian WR D4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Wet Handling
Nokian WR D4
67%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR D4
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR D4
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
80%
Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Nokian WR D4
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dry Handling
Nokian WR D4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
91%
Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Nokian WR D4
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Snow Traction
Nokian WR D4
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Snow Handling
Nokian WR D4
93%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
97%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
83%
Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Nokian WR D4
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nokian WR D4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
73%
Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR D4
75%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Noise Interior
Nokian WR D4
69%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Ride Comfort
Nokian WR D4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
89%
Nokian
WR D4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WR D4
100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Fuel Efficiency
Nokian WR D4
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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