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User signal (40%)
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT vs Kumho Ecsta PA31 — 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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84
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Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictOnly Kumho Ecsta PA31 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
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)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 60 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 45 | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 33 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 41 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 40 | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | Kumho Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 84 |
| Dry | – | 92 |
| Wet | – | 90 |
| Snow | – | 79 |
| Comfort | – | 88 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | – | 86 |
| Handling | – | 60 |
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Headline score
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Tire A
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Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Kumho Ecsta PA31 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that delivers impressive dry and wet weather handling for daily driving. While most users praise its stability and comfort, some report issues with temporary flat-spotting after the vehicle has been parked for extended periods.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong wet and dry traction
- Responsive handling and cornering stability
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
Cons
- Tendency to develop temporary flat spots after sitting
- Occasional reports of sidewall durability issues
- Not intended for high-performance track use
Observations
- Users reported successful application on diverse platforms ranging from vintage compacts like the Corolla FX16 to larger sedans like the BMW 528i.
- The tire was noted as a viable, cost-effective option for the rear fitment of heavy motorcycles like the Honda Gold Wing GL1800.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT | B · Kumho Ecsta PA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 7 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
–
/ 100
Dunlop
84
/ 100
Kumho
Only Kumho Ecsta PA31 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST CTT
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta PA31
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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.