74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE720 vs Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
69 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. 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)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 86 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 84 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE720 | Dunlop SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 84 |
| Dry | 84 | 88 |
| Wet | 77 | 86 |
| Comfort | 70 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 82 |
| Handling | 77 | 83 |
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74
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 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 Potenza RE720 is a polarizing performance tire characterized by its exceptional dry grip, stiff sidewalls, and precise handling. While enthusiasts praise its track-ready responsiveness and cornering stability, many users report significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, high price points, and a lack of ride comfort.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- High steering responsiveness due to stiff sidewalls
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Strong performance in competitive or spirited driving scenarios
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
- Harsh ride quality and lack of comfort
- High price-to-value ratio compared to competitors
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users
Observations
- Users noted that the stiff sidewalls provide excellent feedback on smaller, agile vehicles like the Fiat Tipo, though at the expense of ride comfort.
- Competitive road rally usage resulted in extremely fast wear, with front tires lasting approximately 5,000 miles under heavy load.
The Dunlop SP Sport FM800 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-budget tire that punches above its weight class in terms of wet and dry grip, comfort, and noise suppression. While most users praise its performance-to-price ratio, some report inconsistent tread longevity and a decline in performance as the rubber compound hardens over time.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Predictable handling and progressive grip limits
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
- Performance degradation as the tire ages/hardens
- Not suitable for high-horsepower or aggressive track use
- Occasional reports of sidewall stiffness or lack of steering precision
Observations
- Users on smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., VW Up, Ford Focus) report excellent handling and satisfaction.
- Drivers of high-performance or heavy vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG, Jaguar XF) noted that the tire struggles with high torque and may experience premature or uneven wear.
- Some users noted that steering feel can be perceived as vague on certain tire profiles, likely due to sidewall construction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE720 | B · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
84
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 82 vs 64 on treadwear.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 84 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 86 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 83 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE720
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
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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.