73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
14 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 2020 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ — Compared (September 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
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
90/100
59 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ — better comfort, handling and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 2020 if dry 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 2020 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 62 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season+ leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 84 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season+ leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season+ leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season+ leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 2020 | Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 2020 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 83 |
| Dry | 82 | 75 |
| Wet | 76 | 80 |
| Snow | – | 85 |
| Comfort | 71 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 85 |
| Handling | 63 | 81 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
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.
The Dunlop SP Sport series 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, there is a consistent consensus regarding its rapid tread wear and significant performance limitations when subjected to high-torque applications or cold, wet conditions.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low cabin noise levels
- Strong dry-weather grip and responsive handling
- Superior longevity compared to some direct performance-oriented competitors
- Stable and predictable performance for daily driving and heavy vehicles
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-performance vehicles
- Poor traction and safety concerns in cold or wet conditions
- High cost relative to the frequency of replacement
- Inadequate grip for high-horsepower sports sedans
Observations
- High-performance vehicles like the C63s AMG struggle with traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for high-torque outputs.
- Owners of heavy vehicles, such as the VW Sharan, report good durability and load-carrying capacity, noting the benefit of reinforced sidewalls.
- Drivers of luxury cruisers like the Lexus SC430 appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining steering precision and preventing tramlining.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ is generally regarded as a reliable, high-performance all-season tire that excels in wet conditions and offers a comfortable, quiet ride for daily commuting. While most users praise its consistent grip and value, a subset of owners reports concerns regarding tread longevity and susceptibility to sidewall damage from road hazards.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong value proposition compared to dealership pricing
- Predictable handling and cornering stability in varied temperatures
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear in some applications
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage or flats from potholes
- Performance degradation in high-heat summer conditions
- Occasional reports of excessive road noise on specific vehicle chassis
Observations
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles like the BMW 3 Series and VW GTI report high satisfaction with cornering grip and ride comfort.
- Owners of larger vehicles or those with low-profile fitments noted a higher frequency of tire damage when encountering road hazards like potholes.
- The tire is frequently cited as a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to OEM-supplied run-flat tires for luxury vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 2020 | B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Dunlop
83
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ — better comfort, handling and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 2020 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ scores 92 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ scores 81 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ scores 85 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport 2020 scores 82 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 2020
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season+
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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.