Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2: 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 appear in 29 tests, 2 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, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 9.2 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 12.0 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Snowproof 2 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 ranks better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof 2 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Nokian Snowproof 2 in 3, with 2 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 →