Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 58 tests, 14 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 snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 14 independent tests:
- 20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20222022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 6.6 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 11.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 14 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 →