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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 — 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 ST20

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
78
Snow
–
Comfort
77
Noise
–
Treadwear
83
Handling
79

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop Grandtrek ST30

All Season Premium Touring tires

Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
26 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
71
Snow
61
Comfort
71
Noise
68
Treadwear
68
Handling
68

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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 ST30 leads by 1
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
81
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
82
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 81 84
SimpleTire owners – 72

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST20 leads by 7
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
78
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
71
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
Tire Rack owners – 77
Tyre Reviews owners 78 71
SimpleTire owners – 72

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
–
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
61
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners – 60
SimpleTire owners – 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST20 leads by 6
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
77
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
71
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
Tire Rack owners – 70
Tyre Reviews owners 77 71
SimpleTire owners – 72

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
–
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
68
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
SimpleTire owners – 68

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST20 leads by 15
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
83
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
68
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
Tire Rack owners – 76
Tyre Reviews owners 83 70
SimpleTire owners – 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grandtrek ST20 leads by 11
A — Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
79
B — Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
68
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek ST20Grandtrek ST30
Tyre Reviews owners 79 68

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST30: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek ST20Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
Relative Score 80 71
Dry 81 82
Wet 78 71
Snow – 61
Comfort 77 71
Noise – 68
Treadwear 83 68
Handling 79 68

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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 ST20

The Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 is generally regarded as a reliable and durable original equipment tire, particularly favored by owners of compact and mid-size SUVs. While users consistently praise its longevity and predictable handling in mixed weather conditions, some report concerns regarding sidewall cracking over time and a noticeable decline in wet-weather performance as the tread depth approaches the legal limit.

Pros

  • Impressive tread life and overall durability
  • Consistent and predictable handling in mixed weather conditions
  • Strong performance for light off-road and towing applications
  • Good value proposition as an original equipment replacement

Cons

  • Noticeable reduction in wet grip at lower tread depths (below 3mm)
  • Tendency for sidewalls to develop cracks or crazing over time
  • Increased road noise on rough or concrete surfaces
  • Uneven shoulder wear reported by some users

Observations

  • Owners of shorter-wheelbase vehicles like the Daihatsu Terios noted potential bounciness, though it was unclear if this was tire-specific or vehicle-geometry related.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a preferred original equipment choice for Nissan SUVs, with users often opting to repurchase the same model after the initial set wears out.
Tire B Dunlop Grandtrek ST30

The Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 receives highly polarized feedback, often serving as polarizing original equipment on popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. While some users praise its dry-road stability, longevity, and value, a significant portion of owners report dissatisfaction regarding wet-weather confidence, excessive road noise, and inconsistent tread wear.

Pros

  • Strong dry-pavement grip and straight-line stability
  • Competitive price point and value for money
  • High mileage potential for some drivers
  • Capable performance on light unpaved or rural roads

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
  • High levels of road noise on various surfaces
  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of rapid wear
  • Lack of confidence in winter conditions, including snow and ice

Observations

  • Users of AWD vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 report highly variable experiences, ranging from excellent longevity to premature wear and poor wet-traction handling.
  • The tire is frequently criticized for its lack of winter capability, with many owners noting it is unsuitable for anything beyond light, dry conditions.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—360 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 83 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 79 vs 68 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 78 vs 71 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 scores 77 vs 71 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST20
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30

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.