In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eighteen tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these eighteen tests:
While it might look like the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 2.45% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:42.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41.7M |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:46.3M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:45.6M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:47.2M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.2M |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:43.6M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.2M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:44.9M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.5M |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:45.3M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.7M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:45.8M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.5M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:44.1M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:43.3M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.2M |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.21% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:84.1Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 84.5Km/H |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:81.6Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:109.5Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 109.9Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:95.3Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95.3Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:99.3Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 100.8Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:121.9Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.1Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:110.4Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 110.9Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:101Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.8Km/H |
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.91% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:53.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 51.9M |
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:32.9M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.8M |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:32.9M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.8M |
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:35.2M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 33.2M |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:55M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 51.9M |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:47.2M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.7M |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:52.4M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 51M |
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:35.3M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.9M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:55.2M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 57.7M |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:39.4M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 38.5M |
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:36.1M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.4M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:56.4M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 56.9M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:34.7M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 35.4M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:48.8M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.33% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:37.6M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 39.3M |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.73% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:71.5Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.2Km/H |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:71.3Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.1Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:71.7Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.7Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:87.1Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 87.6Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:70.3Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.7Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:71.7Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:84Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:82.2Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 80.3Km/H |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.4% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:12.73s | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.67s |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:12.33s | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.41s |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:12.71s | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.83s |
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 floated at a 0.65% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:82.9Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 83.3Km/H |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:73.3Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 69.3Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:89.7Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 87.7Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:76.8Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 76.4Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:90.4Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 97.2Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:74.7Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 77.1Km/H |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:73.8Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.8Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:90.6Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 91.1Km/H |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:75.3Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.7Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:89.2Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.8Km/H |
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 slipped out at a 6.69% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.84m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.04m/sec2 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2.59m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.59m/sec2 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.1m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.7m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2.29m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.17m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.3m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.9m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.69m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.15m/sec2 |
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.28% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:25.1M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.2M |
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:24.3M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25.2M |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:24.3M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25.2M |
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:25M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 24.9M |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:25M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 24.9M |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:26.1M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27.6M |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:31.8M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 32.3M |
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:26.5M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:26.5M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:9.4M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10.1M |
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:30.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:30.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:9.6M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7M |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:31.1M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.7M |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 1.45% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2909N | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2869N |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2385N | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2330N |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2824N | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2705N |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2605N | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2558N |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:258.2N | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 236N |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2755N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2768N |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:230N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 238N |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2172N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2201N |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:69Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 69Km/H |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:77Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 76.5Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:61.5Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:58.4Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 57.2Km/H |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:44.1Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:54.2Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.6Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:59.1Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:59.8Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provided 1.03% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2.88ms/2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.91ms/2 |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.84% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.71m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.81m/sec2 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.79m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.7m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:3.15m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.23m/sec2 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 2.42% shorter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:20.2M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.5M |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:17M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.8M |
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during nine noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 1.79% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:73.8dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.5dB |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:73.9dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.7dB |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:74.8dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.7dB |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:71.3dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70.6dB |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:75.4dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.6dB |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:72.2dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.1dB |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:74.3dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.3dB |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:74.1dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.6dB |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:72.4dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2dB |
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five wear tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is predicted to cover 15.12% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:40180KM | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41410KM |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:42640KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 40180KM |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:36841KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29978KM |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:61500KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 48800KM |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:39348KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31400KM |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:54300KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41500KM |
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three value tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 proved to have a 7.59% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:11.57Price/1000 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10.87Price/1000 |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:14.77Price/1000 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 14.56Price/1000 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:17.91Price/1000 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.35Price/1000 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:2.39Price/1000 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.81Price/1000 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:14.87Price/1000 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.95Price/1000 |
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 8.45% less than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:685 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 670 |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:465 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 450 |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:590 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 500 |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:590 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 535 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:660 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 580 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:147 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137 |
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had a 7.67% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.19kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.87kg / t |
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:7.77kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.97kg / t |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:7.59kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.85kg / t |
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.12kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.85kg / t |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test 245/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.51kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.38kg / t |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.37kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.4kg / t |
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.02kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:8.89kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.1kg / t |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 used 5.17% less fuel than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:5.5l/100km | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.8l/100km |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 emitted 0.3% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5:65.3mg/km/t | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7mg/km/t |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Dunlop Winter Sport 5:69mg/km/t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70mg/km/t |
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
In total the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has been reviewed 40 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
In conclusion the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performed better in wet braking - concrete, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], wear, value, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, noise and price.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Dunlop Winter Sport 5 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.