Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1: 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 Tigar Winter 1 appear in 28 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Tigar Winter 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #14 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 31.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tigar Winter 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Tigar Winter 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 37.0 | 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 Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tigar Winter 1
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.2, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Tigar Winter 1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Tigar Winter 1 in 2, 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 →