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Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
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No reviews yet
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat vs Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF — 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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Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 46 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 49 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 57 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 67 |
| Dry | – | 81 |
| Wet | – | 72 |
| Comfort | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | – | 62 |
| Handling | – | 57 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
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Tire B
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From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF (Run-On-Flat) receives mixed reviews, with users frequently praising its dry and wet handling performance and quiet cabin characteristics. However, these benefits are often overshadowed by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, a harsh ride quality typical of run-flat technology, and a high price point that many owners find difficult to justify.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet weather grip
- Quiet cabin noise levels
- Responsive steering feedback
- Stable high-speed handling
Cons
- Rapid and inconsistent tread wear
- Harsh, jarring ride quality over bumps
- High replacement cost
- Susceptibility to tramlining
Observations
- High-performance vehicle owners (e.g., C63s AMG) report that the tire struggles to manage high torque, leading to poor off-the-line traction.
- Users on smaller rim sizes (17-inch) frequently report issues with tramlining and torque steer, particularly on Mini models.
- Owners of luxury cruisers (e.g., Lexus SC430) appreciate the stiff sidewall for cornering stability, despite the trade-off in ride comfort.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat | B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
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Dunlop
67
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Dunlop
Only Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST RunOnFlat
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF
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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.