84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Nextry vs Dunlop SP Touring T1 — 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
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Nextry — 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
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 67 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 56 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Nextry leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Nextry | SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Nextry | Dunlop SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 66 |
| Dry | 87 | 67 |
| Wet | 83 | 56 |
| Comfort | 91 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 73 |
| Handling | 72 | 63 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Nextry is generally regarded as a comfortable and quiet tire, favored by drivers of compact and city vehicles for its smooth ride quality. While it performs well in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity, some users report concerns regarding traction loss on wet surfaces as the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and softness
- Low road noise levels
- Good steering response and ease of handling
- Impressive tread longevity even under demanding conditions
Cons
- Reduced traction on wet road surfaces
- Potential for slipping during acceleration from a standstill in wet conditions
- Performance degradation noted after the first 10,000km
Observations
- Users driving compact vehicles like the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Tiida report high satisfaction with noise levels and city-driving comfort.
- AWD vehicle owners noted surprisingly capable performance in winter conditions, exceeding expectations for a standard tire.
The Dunlop SP Touring T1 receives highly polarized feedback, with users sharply divided between those prioritizing low cost and those concerned by significant safety and quality issues. While some find the tire to be a durable, budget-friendly option, a substantial number of reports highlight severe deficiencies in wet-weather traction and structural integrity.
Pros
- Highly competitive, budget-friendly price point
- Reported durability and longevity by some users
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather traction and braking performance
- High susceptibility to sidewall bubbling and structural failure
- Frequent need for repairs and premature degradation
- Lack of grip in dry conditions leading to wheel spin and tire squeal
Observations
- Users operating manual transmission vehicles reported difficulty maintaining traction during acceleration and hill climbs.
- Multiple reports of sidewall bubbles suggest potential weaknesses in the tire's casing construction under normal driving conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Nextry | B · Dunlop SP Touring T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
66
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Bridgestone Nextry — better wet, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Nextry scores 83 vs 56 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Nextry scores 87 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Nextry scores 91 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Nextry scores 85 vs 73 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Nextry
Tire B · Dunlop SP Touring T1
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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.