Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax 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 Radar Dimax Winter 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, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Radar Dimax Winter performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Radar Dimax Winter still wins on snow, 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Radar Dimax Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 13.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 85.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Radar Dimax Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Radar Dimax Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 21.3 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 15.0 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 5.0 | Radar Dimax Winter |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Radar Dimax Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 16.0 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 14.5 1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 9.0 | Radar Dimax Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 21.3 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 15.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 16.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 14.5 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Radar Dimax Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Winter 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 Radar Dimax Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Radar Dimax Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Radar Dimax Winter 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 →