79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
22 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Touring R1 vs Firestone Multihawk — 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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78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Dunlop SP Touring R1 and Firestone Multihawk are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Touring R1 is stronger on comfort.
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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)
Multihawk leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 71 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 79 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Firestone Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 78 |
| Dry | 84 | 86 |
| Wet | 75 | 76 |
| Comfort | 76 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 80 |
| Handling | 81 | 79 |
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79
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 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.
The Firestone Multihawk is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, reliable tire for small to mid-sized family vehicles. While users generally praise its dry-weather handling and exceptional value, opinions on wet-weather performance and tread longevity are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear or structural failure.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Reliable performance for standard family vehicles
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction
- Reports of premature tread wear or structural issues
- Twitchy handling on uneven or poor road surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures in some user experiences
Observations
- Highly recommended by owners of small hatchbacks and family cars like the Ford Focus and Nissan March.
- Performance is noted to be less ideal for aggressive driving or high-speed maneuvers on bumpy road surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring R1 | B · Firestone Multihawk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Dunlop
78
/ 100
Firestone
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Touring R1 and Firestone Multihawk are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Touring R1 is stronger on comfort.
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Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring R1
Tire B · Firestone Multihawk
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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.