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    Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    2026 test data · 27 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appear in 27 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Aeolus SnowACE2 HP and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Aeolus SnowACE2 HP if

    • You prefer the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricAeolus SnowACE2 HPDunlop Winter Sport 5
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used126
    Best rank#12#1
    Avg rank30.88.6
    Latest test20202025
    Tire Lab Score—91.6

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    91.6
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryAeolus SnowACE2 HPDunlop Winter Sport 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 37.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    244
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 6.3
    1334
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 7.4
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 8.3
    543
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 8.0
    14
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 11.2
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 37.0 for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    ☀️ Dry: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    ❄️ Snow: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    🧊 Ice: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    📏 Mileage: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    🔋 Efficiency: Aeolus SnowACE2 HP vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.2, compared to no data for the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Aeolus SnowACE2 HP or Dunlop Winter Sport 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks better than the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Aeolus SnowACE2 HP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Aeolus SnowACE2 HP appears in 1 independent tests, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 in 26, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →