Debica Frigo HP2 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 Debica Frigo HP2 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appear in 34 tests, 6 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 Debica Frigo HP2 performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Debica Frigo HP2 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Debica Frigo HP2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 26 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Debica Frigo HP2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Debica Frigo HP2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.3 1 | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 13.5 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 12 | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 7.4 | Debica Frigo HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 112 | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Avg rank 11.2 | Debica Frigo HP2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 17.3 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
☀️ Dry: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 13.5 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
❄️ Snow: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.5 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
🧊 Ice: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Debica Frigo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 8.6 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
📏 Mileage: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 13.0 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
🔋 Efficiency: Debica Frigo HP2 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Debica Frigo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Debica Frigo HP2 or Dunlop Winter Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Debica Frigo HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Debica Frigo HP2 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 Debica Frigo HP2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Debica Frigo HP2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Debica Frigo HP2 appears in 8 independent tests, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 in 26, with 6 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 →