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Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 — 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 Ecopia EP300

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
17 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
76
Comfort
77
Treadwear
84
Handling
79

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
85
Comfort
60
Treadwear
55
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 if wet matters most to you.
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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) Ecopia EP300 leads by 3
A — Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
83
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
80
Why this score
SourceEcopia EP300Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 83 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST1 leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
76
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
85
Why this score
SourceEcopia EP300Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 76 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ecopia EP300 leads by 17
A — Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
77
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
60
Why this score
SourceEcopia EP300Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 77 60

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ecopia EP300 leads by 29
A — Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
84
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
55
Why this score
SourceEcopia EP300Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 84 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ecopia EP300 leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
79
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
70
Why this score
SourceEcopia EP300Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 79 70

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Ecopia EP300Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
Relative Score 80 70
Dry 83 80
Wet 76 85
Comfort 77 60
Treadwear 84 55
Handling 79 70

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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 Ecopia EP300

The Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 is widely regarded as a durable, comfort-oriented tire that excels in longevity and fuel efficiency. While users consistently praise its smooth ride and high mileage capabilities, performance in wet conditions and steering feedback are noted as adequate but not class-leading.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Noticeable improvements in fuel economy
  • Reliable dry weather handling and braking

Cons

  • Wet weather grip can diminish significantly as the tire wears
  • Soft sidewalls can result in a 'floaty' or bouncy driving feel
  • Not intended for performance-oriented driving or aggressive cornering
  • Some users report noise levels that increase over time

Observations

  • Lightweight vehicles like the Proton Satria report excellent fuel economy and satisfaction with the tire's price-to-performance ratio.
  • Drivers of family sedans note a 'floaty' sensation, likely attributed to the tire's soft sidewall construction designed for rolling resistance efficiency.
Tire B Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

The Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 receives mixed feedback, with users initially impressed by its handling characteristics but ultimately disappointed by its longevity. While the tire offers competent traction and lateral stability on both paved and unpaved surfaces, its rapid tread degradation significantly undermines its value proposition.

Pros

  • Strong lateral stability during cornering
  • Reliable traction on gravel and sand surfaces
  • Competent wet weather grip

Cons

  • Extremely poor tread life
  • Premature wear occurring in under 10,000 miles
  • High cost-per-mile due to lack of durability

Observations

  • Users operating small SUVs on mixed-terrain, including gravel and country roads, report significantly accelerated wear patterns.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Dunlop

Winner: Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 if wet matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 scores 84 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 scores 77 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 scores 79 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 scores 85 vs 76 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP300
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

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.