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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone B250 vs Dunlop SP Sport 300 — 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone B250

Summer Touring tires

Bridgestone B250 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
48 owner reviews
Dry
66
Wet
55
Comfort
64
Treadwear
70
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport 300

All Season Touring tires

Dunlop SP Sport 300 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
31 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
73
Comfort
72
Treadwear
76
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 300 — better wet, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

5 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport 300 leads by 15
A — Bridgestone B250
66
B — Dunlop SP Sport 300
81
Why this score
SourceB250SP Sport 300
Tyre Reviews owners 66 77

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SP Sport 300 leads by 18
A — Bridgestone B250
55
B — Dunlop SP Sport 300
73
Why this score
SourceB250SP Sport 300
Tyre Reviews owners 55 68

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport 300 leads by 8
A — Bridgestone B250
64
B — Dunlop SP Sport 300
72
Why this score
SourceB250SP Sport 300
Tyre Reviews owners 64 67

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SP Sport 300 leads by 6
A — Bridgestone B250
70
B — Dunlop SP Sport 300
76
Why this score
SourceB250SP Sport 300
Tyre Reviews owners 70 77

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone B250
62
B — Dunlop SP Sport 300
62
Why this score
SourceB250SP Sport 300
Tyre Reviews owners 62 62

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone B250 vs Dunlop SP Sport 300: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone B250Dunlop SP Sport 300
Relative Score 63 73
Dry 66 81
Wet 55 73
Comfort 64 72
Treadwear 70 76
Handling 62 62

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone B250

The Bridgestone B250 is widely regarded as a durable, long-lasting economy tire, frequently serving as an OEM fitment for compact and family vehicles. While many users praise its longevity and reliable dry-weather performance, it is consistently criticized for poor wet-weather traction and high levels of road noise.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability
  • Reliable handling and grip on dry tarmac
  • Cost-effective for daily commuting
  • Consistent performance across various temperatures

Cons

  • Significant lack of grip in wet conditions
  • High levels of road noise
  • Inconsistent tread wear rates depending on vehicle weight
  • Lack of steering feedback or 'communicative' feel

Observations

  • Users of heavier vehicles, such as the Kia Sedona and Carnival, reported significantly lower mileage and faster tread wear compared to lighter compact cars.
  • Owners of vehicles with known cabin noise issues, such as the Mazda 3, frequently cited the B250 as exacerbating road noise levels.
  • Drivers of smaller, lighter cars (e.g., Nissan Micra, Daihatsu Xenia) reported mixed experiences, with some noting a negative impact on fuel efficiency and handling.
Tire B Dunlop SP Sport 300

The Dunlop SP Sport 300 is generally regarded as a reliable, value-oriented tire that excels in comfort and road noise suppression. While it receives praise for its balanced performance in daily driving conditions, user experiences regarding tread longevity and high-performance grip are polarized, often depending on the vehicle's power output and driving style.

Pros

  • Low road noise and high cabin comfort
  • Strong value for money and competitive pricing
  • Reliable dry and wet weather handling for daily commuting
  • Consistent performance throughout the tire's lifespan

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by performance-oriented drivers
  • Insufficient traction for high-horsepower or sports vehicles
  • Increased noise and vibration as the tread depth decreases
  • Limited availability in certain markets and sizes

Observations

  • High-performance vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG) struggle with off-the-line traction, suggesting the tire is better suited for standard passenger cars than high-torque sports models.
  • Owners of older luxury sedans (e.g., Lexus SC430) appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining handling precision and preventing tramlining.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone B250 B · Dunlop SP Sport 300
CategorySummer Touring tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 300 — better wet, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport 300 scores 73 vs 55 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport 300 scores 81 vs 66 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport 300 scores 72 vs 64 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Sport 300 scores 76 vs 70 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone B250
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 300

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.