67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF vs Dunlop SP Sport 2050 — 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.
VS
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 2050 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
SP Sport 2050 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 2050 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 50 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 2050 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 2050 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 49 | 58 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 2050 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF | Dunlop SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 73 |
| Dry | 81 | 85 |
| Wet | 72 | 74 |
| Comfort | 65 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 69 |
| Handling | 57 | 63 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Dunlop SP Sport 2050 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in ride comfort, cabin quietness, and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate its refined road manners, the consensus is heavily polarized by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent wet-weather traction, particularly on high-horsepower vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low cabin noise levels
- Strong dry-weather grip and responsive handling
- Superior longevity compared to some premium factory-fitted alternatives
- Stable sidewall construction providing predictable steering feedback
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially on performance-oriented vehicles
- Inconsistent or poor traction in wet and cold conditions
- High cost-to-mileage ratio for aggressive drivers
- Lack of sufficient grip for high-horsepower, high-torque applications
Observations
- High-performance luxury sedans (e.g., C63s AMG) struggle with traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for high-torque outputs.
- Owners of larger vehicles like the Audi SQ5 report excellent handling characteristics but note that the tire's tread life is significantly compromised by the vehicle's weight and performance demands.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF | B · Dunlop SP Sport 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Dunlop
73
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 2050 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 2050 scores 79 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport 2050 scores 69 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 2050 scores 63 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport 2050 scores 85 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 2050
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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.