Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

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

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    Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84: 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84 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 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.

    How the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84 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 prefer the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop Winter Sport 5King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used261
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank8.632.3
    Latest test20252019
    Tire Lab Score91.6

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop Winter Sport 5King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.0
    244
    Avg rank 42.0
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    No data
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.3
    1334
    No data
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.4
    No data
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    🔇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
    No data
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5

    Tests used in this comparison

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

    💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 42.0 for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    ❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.2, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, King-Meiler Winter Tact WT84 in 1, 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 →