70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
26 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 vs Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 if snow matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 92 |
| SimpleTire owners | 72 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 72 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek ST30 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 97 |
| SimpleTire owners | 72 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 68 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 97 |
| SimpleTire owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Grandtrek ST30 | SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 95 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 | Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 82 |
| Dry | 82 | 90 |
| Wet | 71 | 83 |
| Snow | 61 | 50 |
| Comfort | 71 | 88 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 68 | 82 |
| Handling | 68 | 95 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in ride comfort, cabin quietness, and dry-weather handling. While many users praise its refined road manners and surprising capability in varied conditions, the consensus is heavily tempered by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent performance under high-torque applications.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling precision
- Surprising all-season capability, including performance in snow
- Superior longevity compared to some competing high-performance OEM tires
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-performance vehicles
- Poor traction and stability under high-torque, high-horsepower acceleration
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage
- High replacement cost relative to tread life
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles, such as the C63s AMG, struggle with traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for extreme torque outputs.
- Owners of luxury cruisers like the Lexus SC430 appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining tracking stability and handling precision.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 | B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Dunlop
82
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 95 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 88 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 82 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 83 vs 71 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
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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.