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 Toyo NanoEnergy R38 — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo NanoEnergy R38 — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Dunlop SP Touring R1 if treadwear matters most to you.
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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)
NanoEnergy R38 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
NanoEnergy R38 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
NanoEnergy R38 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Toyo NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 81 |
| Dry | 84 | 88 |
| Wet | 75 | 81 |
| Comfort | 76 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 76 |
| Handling | 81 | 81 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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 Toyo NanoEnergy R38 is widely regarded as a high-performing mid-range tire that frequently exceeds expectations, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium brands. Users consistently praise its reliable grip and predictable handling characteristics in both wet and dry conditions, making it a strong value proposition for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- Predictable handling with clear feedback at the limit
- High value-for-money compared to premium competitors
- Commendable tread longevity
Cons
- Reported instances of moderate road noise
- Availability can be limited as it is often an OEM-specific fitment
Observations
- Frequently cited as a reliable factory-fitted choice for the Mazda 3 platform.
- Users report consistent performance across various driving styles, with tread life reaching up to 32,000 miles on front-wheel-drive configurations.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring R1 | B · Toyo NanoEnergy R38 |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
79
/ 100
Dunlop
81
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo NanoEnergy R38 — better wet, dry and comfort. Pick the Dunlop SP Touring R1 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 82 vs 76 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo NanoEnergy R38 scores 81 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo NanoEnergy R38 scores 88 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo NanoEnergy R38 scores 80 vs 76 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring R1
Tire B · Toyo NanoEnergy R38
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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.