Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Fulda Kristall Montero 3 appear in 27 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 4.5 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Fulda Kristall Montero 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 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 Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Montero 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
