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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 — 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6

Winter Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
41/100
1 owner review
Dry
20
Wet
20
Snow
10
Comfort
70
Treadwear
60
Handling
40

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
85
Snow
–
Comfort
60
Treadwear
55
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST1 leads by 60
A — Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
20
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
80
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek SJ6Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 20 80
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST1 leads by 65
A — Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
20
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
85
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek SJ6Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 20 85
SimpleTire owners 88 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
10
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
–
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek SJ6Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 10 –
SimpleTire owners 96 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek SJ6 leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
70
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
60
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek SJ6Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 70 60
SimpleTire owners 84 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek SJ6 leads by 5
A — Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
60
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
55
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek SJ6Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 60 55
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST1 leads by 30
A — Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
40
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
70
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek SJ6Grandtrek ST1
Tyre Reviews owners 40 70

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek SJ6Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
Relative Score 42 70
Dry 20 80
Wet 20 85
Snow 10 –
Comfort 70 60
Treadwear 60 55
Handling 40 70

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6

The Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 receives a highly critical assessment from the user, who reports significant performance deficiencies in both wet and dry conditions. The reviewer expresses extreme dissatisfaction, citing poor handling and braking capabilities.

Cons

  • Poor handling characteristics in wet and dry conditions
  • Inadequate braking performance
  • Overall lack of reliability and quality
Tire B Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

The Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 receives mixed feedback, with users initially impressed by its handling characteristics but ultimately disappointed by its longevity. While the tire offers competent traction and lateral stability on both paved and unpaved surfaces, its rapid tread degradation significantly undermines its value proposition.

Pros

  • Strong lateral stability during cornering
  • Reliable traction on gravel and sand surfaces
  • Competent wet weather grip

Cons

  • Extremely poor tread life
  • Premature wear occurring in under 10,000 miles
  • High cost-per-mile due to lack of durability

Observations

  • Users operating small SUVs on mixed-terrain, including gravel and country roads, report significantly accelerated wear patterns.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1
CategoryWinter Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Tread depth13/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 scores 85 vs 20 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 scores 80 vs 20 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 scores 70 vs 40 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 scores 70 vs 60 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1

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.