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

Upper-middle

Nokian

WR D4

R13 – R20

VS

Premium

Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6

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 (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

WR D4

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

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 D4

95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Dry braking

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

94%

Dry driving behavior

Nokian WR D4

96%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Dry handling

Nokian WR D4

89%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Safety

Nokian WR D4

93%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

89%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian WR D4

89%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet braking

Nokian WR D4

84%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian WR D4

89%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Wet handling

Nokian WR D4

86%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Snow

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

91%

Snow braking

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

95%

Snow cornering

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

79%

Snow handling

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

88%

Snow traction

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Ice

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Ice braking

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Ice lateral guidance

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

96%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Comfort

Nokian WR D4

89%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Exterior noise

Nokian WR D4

98%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Interior noise

Nokian WR D4

96%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Costs

Confidence

Nokian WR D4

97%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Fuel efficiency

Nokian WR D4

93%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Mileage

Nokian WR D4

90%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Price/value

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

100%

Rolling resistance

Nokian WR D4

100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

84%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 16 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
ADAC	Winter	2018	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
Autobild	Winter	2017	225/50 R17	View
Autobild	Winter	2017	225/50 R17	View
Autoexpress	Winter	2017	225/45 R17	View
ADAC	Winter	2017	215/65 R16	View
Autoexpress	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
Autoklub ČR	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
GTÜ	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2016	225/45 R17	View
Automotorsport	Winter	2015	225/50 R17	View
GTÜ	Winter	2015	225/50 R17	View
Sportscars	Winter	2015	225/45 R18	View