86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 560 vs Dunlop SP Touring R1 — 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
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
22 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport 560 — better comfort, wet 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 560 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 560 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 560 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 560 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 560 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 560 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 96 | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 560 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 96 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 560 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 560 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 560 | Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 79 |
| Dry | 91 | 84 |
| Wet | 84 | 75 |
| Comfort | 87 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 82 |
| Handling | 90 | 81 |
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86
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
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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-road handling. While many users praise its superior performance compared to other premium brands, the consensus is heavily polarized by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent traction in high-horsepower applications.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low cabin noise levels.
- Strong dry-weather grip and responsive handling characteristics.
- Competitive pricing relative to other premium performance tire options.
- Solid durability when compared to specific factory-fitted alternatives.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on high-performance or heavy vehicles.
- Poor traction and safety concerns in cold or wet conditions for high-torque vehicles.
- High total cost of ownership due to the frequency of required replacements.
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles, such as the C63s AMG, struggle with off-the-line traction, suggesting the tire may be ill-suited for extreme torque outputs.
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Audi S8 and RS7 appreciate the balance of comfort and performance but report significant maintenance costs due to short tread life.
- Drivers of smaller, lower-power vehicles like the Hyundai Accent report excellent value and longevity, indicating the tire performs better on lighter platforms.
The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Reliable dry-weather grip and braking
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Reports of sidewall vulnerability
- Occasional road noise feedback
- Variability in actual tire width compared to specifications
Observations
- Users driving standard family vehicles and sedans (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda City) report high satisfaction for daily commuting.
- Some users noted that the physical width of the tire may measure narrower than the stated nominal size.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 560 | B · Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Dunlop
79
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport 560 — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 560 scores 87 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport 560 scores 84 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 560 scores 90 vs 81 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport 560 scores 91 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 560
Tire B · Dunlop SP Touring R1
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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.