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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S vs Dunlop SP Sport 01 — 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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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport 01

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Dunlop SP Sport 01 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
134 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
68
Comfort
66
Treadwear
69
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictOnly Dunlop SP Sport 01 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S
–
B — Dunlop SP Sport 01
79
Why this score
SourceEnasave 01 A/SSP Sport 01
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 78

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S
–
B — Dunlop SP Sport 01
68
Why this score
SourceEnasave 01 A/SSP Sport 01
Tire Rack owners 62 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 67

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S
–
B — Dunlop SP Sport 01
66
Why this score
SourceEnasave 01 A/SSP Sport 01
Tire Rack owners 62 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 65

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S
–
B — Dunlop SP Sport 01
69
Why this score
SourceEnasave 01 A/SSP Sport 01
Tire Rack owners 55 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 69

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S
–
B — Dunlop SP Sport 01
69
Why this score
SourceEnasave 01 A/SSP Sport 01
Tyre Reviews owners – 69
DriverReviews owners – 84

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S vs Dunlop SP Sport 01: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Enasave 01 A/SDunlop SP Sport 01
Relative Score – 70
Dry – 79
Wet – 68
Comfort – 66
Treadwear – 69
Handling – 69

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Headline score

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 Enasave 01 A/S

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Dunlop SP Sport 01

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.

Pros

  • Excellent tread longevity and durability for many users
  • Predictable, progressive handling and steering feedback
  • Strong dry-weather grip and cornering stability
  • Stiff sidewall construction provides a precise, 'on-rails' feel

Cons

  • Significant and increasing road noise as the tire wears
  • Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Harsh ride quality due to stiff sidewalls
  • Performance drop-off once tread depth reaches 3-4mm

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs (e.g., Audi Q5, Skoda Yeti) often report high satisfaction with longevity and stability, though noise remains a common complaint.
  • Owners of high-horsepower performance sedans (e.g., C63 AMG) frequently report that the tire struggles to manage torque, leading to excessive wheel spin and poor traction.
  • BMW owners specifically noted that 'Star Rated' versions of this tire are essential for preventing drivetrain shuddering issues on certain X3 models.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S B · Dunlop SP Sport 01
Category—Summer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4—
Rim diameters14″ – 16″—
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG340 A B—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Dunlop

Only Dunlop SP Sport 01 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 01

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.