80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
10 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone B 390 vs Dunlop SP Touring R1 — 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.
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79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
22 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone B 390 and Dunlop SP Touring R1 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone B 390 is stronger on wet and comfort. Dunlop SP Touring R1 is stronger on treadwear.
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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)
B 390 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | B 390 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
B 390 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | B 390 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 75 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | B 390 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
B 390 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | B 390 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | B 390 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | B 390 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone B 390 | Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 79 |
| Dry | 86 | 84 |
| Wet | 79 | 75 |
| Snow | 20 | – |
| Comfort | 80 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 82 |
| Handling | 80 | 81 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone B 390 is generally regarded as a competent, albeit aging, all-rounder that often serves as an original equipment choice for various passenger vehicles. While users appreciate its dry-weather performance and longevity in specific low-usage scenarios, the tire is frequently criticized for inconsistent tread life and a tendency to wander at highway speeds.
Pros
- Reliable dry-weather traction and handling
- Solid performance as an original equipment factory fitment
- Good durability when used in low-mileage or climate-controlled conditions
- Satisfactory all-around performance for daily commuting
Cons
- Short tread life reported by many users
- Noticeable road noise, particularly from the rear axle
- Tendency for the vehicle to wander or track poorly at highway speeds
- Stiff ride quality on uneven or damaged road surfaces
Observations
- Users of commercial or utility-focused vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect reported disappointing tread longevity.
- Drivers of mid-sized sedans like the Skoda Octavia noted a consistent issue with vehicle wandering at highway speeds.
- The tire demonstrates high durability in tropical, low-mileage environments, as evidenced by long-term performance on a Toyota Innova.
The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Reliable dry-weather grip and braking
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Reports of sidewall vulnerability
- Occasional road noise feedback
- Variability in actual tire width compared to specifications
Observations
- Users driving standard family vehicles and sedans (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda City) report high satisfaction for daily commuting.
- Some users noted that the physical width of the tire may measure narrower than the stated nominal size.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone B 390 | B · Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Dunlop
Too close to call: Bridgestone B 390 and Dunlop SP Touring R1 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone B 390 is stronger on wet and comfort. Dunlop SP Touring R1 is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone B 390 scores 79 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone B 390 scores 80 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 82 vs 78 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone B 390
Tire B · Dunlop SP Touring R1
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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.