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 Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 — 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
65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. 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 Touring R1 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 64 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 60 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 50 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 65 |
| Dry | 84 | 80 |
| Wet | 75 | 64 |
| Comfort | 76 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 68 |
| Handling | 81 | 50 |
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79
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 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 Pirelli Cinturato P4 receives a polarized reception, characterized by exceptional longevity but significant shortcomings in handling and wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate the tire's durability and predictable behavior on specific vehicles, many report a lack of steering feedback and poor confidence in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
- Predictable performance on dry, steady-state roads
- Progressive handling characteristics on specific vehicle chassis
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of understeer
- Lack of steering feedback and road feel
- Excessive road noise
- Inconsistent performance as the tire ages
Observations
- Users driving smaller, lightweight vehicles reported a significant loss of driving enjoyment due to the tire's lack of feedback.
- High-mileage commuters noted that while the tire lasts a long time, it becomes increasingly unreliable on motorway slip roads and in wet conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring R1 | B · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
65
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 81 vs 50 on handling.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 76 vs 60 on comfort.
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You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 82 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 75 vs 64 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring R1
Tire B · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
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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.