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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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Vanco 2 | SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| Source | Vanco 2 | SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
| Source | Vanco 2 | SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
| Source | Vanco 2 | SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
| Source | Vanco 2 | SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
| Category | Continental Vanco 2 | Dunlop SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 70 |
| Dry | 90 | 79 |
| Wet | 86 | 68 |
| Comfort | 85 | 66 |
| Noise | 78 | – |
| Treadwear | 98 | 69 |
| Handling | 90 | 69 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those who value its predictable handling and longevity and those frustrated by significant road noise and inconsistent wet-weather performance. While many owners appreciate the tire's stiff sidewall for steering precision and cornering stability, a substantial number of reviewers report that noise levels increase dramatically as the tread wears down. Overall, it is viewed as a capable, long-lasting summer tire for daily driving, though it often falls short of expectations for high-performance vehicles.
| Attribute | A · Continental Vanco 2 | B · Dunlop SP Sport 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Continental
Dunlop
Winner: Continental Vanco 2 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Continental Vanco 2 scores 98 vs 69 on treadwear.
Continental Vanco 2 scores 90 vs 69 on handling.
Continental Vanco 2 scores 85 vs 66 on comfort.
Continental Vanco 2 scores 86 vs 68 on wet.
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.
