Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP: 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Tristar Snowpower UHP performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 82.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Tristar Snowpower UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Tristar Snowpower UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
| ❄️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 5.5 1 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.0 | Tristar Snowpower UHP |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.0 for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Tristar Snowpower UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Tristar Snowpower UHP
The Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Tristar Snowpower UHP ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 Tristar Snowpower UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Tristar Snowpower UHP 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 →
