73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 vs Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
46 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 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
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 62 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE080 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE080 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 74 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE080 | Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 80 | 83 |
| Wet | 71 | 67 |
| Comfort | 68 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 80 |
| Handling | 76 | 74 |
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73
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 Potenza RE080 is generally regarded as a reliable, long-lasting original equipment tire that offers commendable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While users appreciate its longevity and predictable handling, the consensus highlights a significant increase in road noise as the tire ages, leading to a compromise in overall ride comfort.
Pros
- Excellent grip performance in both wet and dry road conditions
- High durability and impressive tread life for many users
- Predictable steering response and cornering confidence
- Good value proposition as an original equipment tire
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise and tire roar over time
- Ride comfort diminishes as the tire wears
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from 25,000km to over 60,000km
Observations
- Users noted that the tire performs well for city driving and daily commuting, providing a stable experience over road imperfections like potholes.
- Spirited driving styles appear to correlate with faster tread degradation, though some users achieved high mileage with more moderate driving habits.
The Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 is widely regarded as a dedicated touring tire that excels in ride comfort, noise reduction, and value. While it receives high praise for its ability to absorb road imperfections and provide a quiet cabin, users frequently note that its soft sidewall construction results in compromised handling precision and significant limitations in wet-weather traction.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and vibration absorption
- Very low road noise levels
- High value-for-money proposition
- Good dry-weather handling for daily commuting
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of hydroplaning
- Soft sidewalls lead to 'mushy' steering response
- Inconsistent tread life reports
- Not suitable for high-performance or spirited driving
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG) report that the tire is incapable of handling high torque, leading to significant traction loss.
- Owners of luxury sedans and daily commuters appreciate the comfort benefits, whereas performance-oriented drivers find the soft sidewalls detrimental to cornering stability.
- The tire is frequently noted as an effective, budget-friendly alternative to premium OEM tires for standard passenger vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE080 | B · Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 6 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 19″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
77
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza RE080 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 88 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE080 scores 71 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 83 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE080
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
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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.