65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Sporty Style MY02 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. 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 LM 705 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Sporty Style MY02 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Sporty Style MY02 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 62 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Sporty Style MY02 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Sporty Style MY02 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport LM 705 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Sporty Style MY02 | SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 74 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Sporty Style MY02 | Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 77 |
| Dry | 74 | 83 |
| Wet | 58 | 67 |
| Comfort | 63 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 80 |
| Handling | 66 | 74 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 Sporty Style MY02 receives a polarized reception, generally viewed as an entry-level performance option that excels in dry conditions but struggles to meet expectations in wet weather and comfort. While some users appreciate the value proposition and predictable handling for daily driving, others find the performance lacking compared to modern standards and premium alternatives.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement grip and predictable handling characteristics
- High value-for-money ratio, particularly when found at clearance pricing
- Manageable breakaway behavior that provides adequate warning to the driver
- Noticeable performance improvement over stock passenger-grade tires
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Lack of ride comfort and refinement
- Inconsistent performance on rear-wheel-drive platforms
- Significant degradation in grip levels as the tread wears
Observations
- Users operating front-wheel-drive hatchbacks report satisfactory performance for daily commuting and spirited driving.
- Owners of rear-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly luxury sedans like Mercedes-Benz, report dissatisfaction with the tire's handling dynamics.
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 Sporty Style MY02 | 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?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone
77
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 88 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 80 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 83 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 67 vs 58 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Sporty Style MY02
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.