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 Yokohama A022 — 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
90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama A022 — better treadwear, comfort 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)
A022 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Yokohama A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 90 |
| Dry | 84 | 90 |
| Wet | 75 | 80 |
| Comfort | 76 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 100 |
| Handling | 81 | 90 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 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 Yokohama A022 is highly regarded by owners for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, particularly in spirited driving scenarios. Users report impressive longevity and surprising versatility, noting reliable performance even in adverse weather conditions like snow and ice.
Pros
- Exceptional cornering grip and traction under acceleration
- Impressive tread life, with reports of over 34,000 miles
- Surprising capability and reassurance in winter conditions
- High level of driver confidence and feedback
Cons
- Discontinued production status makes finding replacements difficult
- Limited availability in the current market
Observations
- Highly praised for its performance synergy with the Toyota MR2 platform
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring R1 | B · Yokohama A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Dunlop
90
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama A022 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama A022 scores 100 vs 82 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama A022 scores 90 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama A022 scores 90 vs 81 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama A022 scores 90 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring R1
Tire B · Yokohama A022
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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.