Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter: 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 87.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Pirelli P Zero Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Pirelli P Zero Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 7.3 | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 10.0 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 6.5 | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Pirelli P Zero Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 10.5 for the Pirelli P Zero Winter.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.0 for the Pirelli P Zero Winter.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Pirelli P Zero Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 Pirelli P Zero Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 →