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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop SP Sport 30 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport 30

All Season Touring tires

Dunlop SP Sport 30 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
76
Snow
–
Comfort
70
Treadwear
67
Handling
53

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

All Season Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
73
Wet
84
Snow
60
Comfort
81
Treadwear
77
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 30 if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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) SP Sport 30 leads by 12
A — Dunlop SP Sport 30
85
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
73
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 30Cinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 75 73

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 8
A — Dunlop SP Sport 30
76
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
84
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 30Cinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 58 84

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop SP Sport 30
–
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
60
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 30Cinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners – 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 11
A — Dunlop SP Sport 30
70
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
81
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 30Cinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 40 81

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 10
A — Dunlop SP Sport 30
67
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
77
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 30Cinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 53 77

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 20
A — Dunlop SP Sport 30
53
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
73
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 30Cinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 53 73

Scores at a glance

Dunlop SP Sport 30 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport 30Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 71 78
Dry 85 73
Wet 76 84
Snow – 60
Comfort 70 81
Treadwear 67 77
Handling 53 73

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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 SP Sport 30

The Dunlop SP Sport series is widely regarded for its exceptional dry and wet weather performance, offering a refined, quiet, and comfortable ride quality that satisfies many performance-oriented drivers. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, with many users finding the longevity insufficient relative to the premium price point.

Pros

  • Excellent grip and handling in both dry and wet conditions
  • Superior ride comfort and low cabin noise levels
  • Strong performance as original equipment (OE) compared to some aftermarket alternatives
  • Responsive steering and predictable road feedback

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • High total cost of ownership due to frequent replacement intervals
  • Poor traction and safety concerns in cold weather conditions
  • Inadequate grip for high-horsepower vehicles during aggressive acceleration

Observations

  • High-performance vehicles like the C63s AMG struggle with traction, suggesting the tire may be overwhelmed by high-torque applications.
  • Owners of luxury cruisers like the SC430 appreciate the stiff sidewall construction for maintaining handling precision and preventing tramlining.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

The Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason is widely regarded as a highly capable, comfort-oriented tire that excels in wet conditions and light snow. While users praise its quiet ride and confidence-inspiring grip, some note a decline in performance during high-temperature summer months and potential longevity issues over extended use.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions
  • Strong sense of driver confidence across varied weather

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
  • Inconsistent availability of the 'Seal Inside' technology feature

Observations

  • Users running 205/55/16 sizes reported confusion regarding the inclusion of 'Seal Inside' technology, highlighting a potential discrepancy in product labeling.
  • Drivers noted that the tire's focus on comfort and grip may lead to a faster replacement cycle compared to harder-compound factory tires.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport 30 B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 30 if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 73 vs 53 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport 30 scores 85 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 81 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 77 vs 67 on treadwear.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 30
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

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.