55
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
24 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Supercat vs Dunlop SP Sport 30 — 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 30 — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Supercat if treadwear 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 30 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Supercat | SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 30 leads by 42
Why this score
| Source | Supercat | SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 34 | 58 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 30 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Supercat | SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 40 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Supercat leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Supercat | SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 53 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 30 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Supercat | SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 51 | 53 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Supercat | Dunlop SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 71 |
| Dry | 60 | 85 |
| Wet | 34 | 76 |
| Comfort | 65 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 67 |
| Handling | 51 | 53 |
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55
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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 Supercat is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives significant criticism for its poor wet-weather performance and lack of steering feedback. While some users appreciate its longevity and quiet ride for casual commuting, a large portion of the user base considers the tire unsafe in adverse conditions, frequently citing a lack of traction and unpredictable handling.
Pros
- High tread durability and long service life
- Quiet road noise levels
- Affordable price point
- Acceptable performance for sedate, dry-weather commuting
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Soft, unresponsive sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback
- Significant loss of traction during cornering and acceleration
- Inconsistent quality and rapid performance degradation over time
Observations
- Users with high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Turbo models, XR6) frequently report excessive wheel spin and lack of control.
- Drivers of heavy utility vehicles and vans (e.g., Hiace, Rodeo) report better satisfaction regarding tread life and durability compared to passenger car owners.
- The tire is often criticized for being ill-suited for vehicles lacking modern electronic stability and traction control systems.
The Dunlop SP Sport series is widely regarded for its exceptional dry and wet weather performance, offering a refined, quiet, and comfortable ride quality that satisfies many performance-oriented drivers. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, with many users finding the longevity insufficient relative to the premium price point.
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling in both dry and wet conditions
- Superior ride comfort and low cabin noise levels
- Strong performance as original equipment (OE) compared to some aftermarket alternatives
- Responsive steering and predictable road feedback
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- High total cost of ownership due to frequent replacement intervals
- Poor traction and safety concerns in cold weather conditions
- Inadequate grip for high-horsepower vehicles during aggressive acceleration
Observations
- High-performance vehicles like the C63s AMG struggle with traction, suggesting the tire may be overwhelmed by high-torque applications.
- Owners of luxury cruisers like the SC430 appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining handling precision and preventing tramlining.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Supercat | B · Dunlop SP Sport 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
55
/ 100
Bridgestone
71
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 30 — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Supercat if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport 30 scores 76 vs 34 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport 30 scores 85 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 30 scores 70 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Supercat scores 70 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Supercat
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 30
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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.