67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport vs Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 92 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 82 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 97 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 97 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 95 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 86 |
| Dry | 80 | 90 |
| Wet | 50 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 60 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 82 |
| Handling | 70 | 95 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Advantage TA Sport is perceived as a performance-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry handling and cornering stability. While it offers a responsive and engaging driving experience, users note that this performance comes at the cost of increased road noise and slightly vague on-center steering feel.
Pros
- Strong cornering grip and stability
- Responsive steering feedback
- Comfortable ride quality
- Excellent dry weather performance
Cons
- Higher than average road noise
- Vague on-center steering feel
Observations
- The tire is noted for its ability to handle spirited driving on backroads, suggesting suitability for drivers who prioritize handling over absolute cabin quietness.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in ride comfort, cabin quietness, and dry-weather handling. While many users praise its refined road manners and surprising capability in varied conditions, the consensus is heavily tempered by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent performance under high-torque applications.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling precision
- Surprising all-season capability, including performance in snow
- Superior longevity compared to some competing high-performance OEM tires
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-performance vehicles
- Poor traction and stability under high-torque, high-horsepower acceleration
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage
- High replacement cost relative to tread life
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles, such as the C63s AMG, struggle with traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for extreme torque outputs.
- Owners of luxury cruisers like the Lexus SC430 appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining tracking stability and handling precision.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport | B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 600 - 660 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
BFGoodrich
86
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 83 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 88 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 95 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 90 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.