Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1 performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in 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 Delinte Winter WD1 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Delinte Winter WD1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 26 |
| Best rank | #6 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 21.3 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Delinte Winter WD1
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Delinte Winter WD1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Delinte Winter WD1 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 30.0 | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.4 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No 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: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Delinte Winter WD1 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
❄️ Snow: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 30.0 for the Delinte Winter WD1.
🧊 Ice: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
📏 Mileage: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
🔋 Efficiency: Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Delinte Winter WD1 or Dunlop Winter Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Delinte Winter WD1 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Delinte Winter WD1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Delinte Winter WD1 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 →