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 BluEarth 1 — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP Touring R1 if comfort 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)
BluEarth 1 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Yokohama BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 82 |
| Dry | 84 | 90 |
| Wet | 75 | 83 |
| Comfort | 76 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 83 |
| Handling | 81 | 80 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 BluEarth-A is regarded as a highly durable tire that offers impressive longevity and reliable wet-weather performance during its early life cycle. While users appreciate its consistent wear characteristics, performance in adverse conditions and noise levels tend to degrade as the tread depth approaches its limit.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Even wear patterns across the set
- Strong wet-weather confidence when new
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as tread wears down
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Performance taper toward the end of the service life
Observations
- Users noted that upsizing from factory specifications (e.g., 215 to 225) did not negatively impact the tire's ability to maintain even wear over high mileage.
- The tire demonstrates high endurance, with users reporting over 50,000km of service while maintaining usable tread depth.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring R1 | B · Yokohama BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP Touring R1 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 90 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 76 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring R1
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth 1
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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.