86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS vs Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun — 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.
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86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
50 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS and Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS is stronger on handling and comfort. Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun is stronger on wet.
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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
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 AS | Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 89 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sincera SN832 Ecorun leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 AS | Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 AS | Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 AS | Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sincera SN832 Ecorun leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 AS | Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 AS leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 AS | Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 87 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS | Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 86 |
| Dry | 90 | 89 |
| Wet | 83 | 90 |
| Snow | 50 | – |
| Comfort | 88 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 83 |
| Handling | 95 | 87 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 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 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.
The Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that punches above its weight class, particularly in wet weather performance. Users consistently praise its exceptional grip in rain and predictable handling, often comparing it favorably to more expensive premium brands. While some users report rapid tread wear, the consensus is that the tire offers an excellent balance of safety, comfort, and affordability for small to mid-sized vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Predictable handling and steering feedback
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear reported by some users
- Soft sidewalls can feel less stable during aggressive cornering
- Increased road noise reported on specific vehicle models
- Not suitable for winter or snowy conditions
Observations
- Highly recommended for small city cars (e.g., Fiat Panda, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Getz) where they are often cited as the best-in-class for wet grip.
- Users noted that the tire's soft sidewall construction provides excellent bump absorption but may sacrifice some high-speed stability on heavier or more powerful vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS | B · Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Dunlop
86
/ 100
Falken
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS and Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS is stronger on handling and comfort. Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun is stronger on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 95 vs 87 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun scores 90 vs 83 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 88 vs 83 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
Tire B · Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun
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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.