Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof: 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 WR Snowproof appear in 35 tests, 5 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Nokian WR Snowproof performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 9 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 WR Snowproof 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 mileage
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Nokian WR Snowproof
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Nokian WR Snowproof | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 10.8 121 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 4.6 321 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 8.8 22 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 8.1 2 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 10.3 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 13.4 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.3 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.2, compared to 13.4 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Nokian WR Snowproof?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR Snowproof 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 WR Snowproof ranks better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR Snowproof.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Nokian WR Snowproof in 9, with 5 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 →