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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT vs Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure — 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
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure

Summer Premium Touring tires

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
8 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
84
Snow
–
Comfort
93
Noise
–
Treadwear
93
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 13
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
77
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
90
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000M DSST CTTPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tyre Reviews owners – 91

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 14
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
70
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
84
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000M DSST CTTPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tyre Reviews owners – 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
43
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
–

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 45
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
48
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
93
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000M DSST CTTPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tyre Reviews owners – 95

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
46
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 45
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
48
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
93
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000M DSST CTTPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tyre Reviews owners – 95

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 11
A — Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
77
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
88
Why this score
SourceSP Sport 5000M DSST CTTPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tyre Reviews owners – 88

Scores at a glance

Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT vs Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTTMichelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
Relative Score 63 89
Dry 77 90
Wet 70 84
Snow 43 –
Comfort 48 93
Noise 46 –
Treadwear 48 93
Handling 77 88

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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 SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure

The Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure is highly regarded by BMW owners for its exceptional longevity and balanced performance as a run-flat tire. While it commands a premium price, users consistently report that its durability and comfort levels make it a superior long-term value compared to competing run-flat alternatives.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life with many users reporting 30,000 to 40,000+ miles
  • Superior comfort and reduced road noise compared to other run-flat brands
  • Excellent rim protection profile
  • Consistent and reliable dry handling performance

Cons

  • High initial purchase price
  • Occasional reports of reduced traction in wet conditions
  • Handling is described as competent but not 'sporty' or aggressive

Observations

  • Specifically favored by BMW 5-Series and 6-Series owners as a replacement for factory-fitted run-flats.
  • Users noted that these tires offer a significantly quieter and less harsh ride than competing Pirelli or Dunlop run-flat models.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT B · Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure scores 93 vs 48 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure scores 93 vs 48 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure scores 84 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure scores 90 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000M DSST CTT
Tire B · Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure

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.