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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone Turanza ER30 vs Dunlop SP10 — 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Turanza ER30

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Turanza ER30 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
44 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
61
Comfort
57
Treadwear
73
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop SP10

Summer Premium Touring tires

Dunlop SP10 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
65
Wet
60
Comfort
60
Treadwear
50
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza ER30 — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP10 if handling and comfort matter 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza ER30 leads by 13
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER30
78
B — Dunlop SP10
65
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER30SP10
Tyre Reviews owners 78 65

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza ER30 leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER30
61
B — Dunlop SP10
60
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER30SP10
Tyre Reviews owners 61 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP10 leads by 3
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER30
57
B — Dunlop SP10
60
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER30SP10
Tyre Reviews owners 57 60

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza ER30 leads by 23
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER30
73
B — Dunlop SP10
50
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER30SP10
Tyre Reviews owners 73 50

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP10 leads by 8
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER30
62
B — Dunlop SP10
70
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER30SP10
Tyre Reviews owners 62 70

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Turanza ER30 vs Dunlop SP10: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza ER30Dunlop SP10
Relative Score 66 60
Dry 78 65
Wet 61 60
Comfort 57 60
Treadwear 73 50
Handling 62 70

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Turanza ER30

The Bridgestone Turanza ER30 is a polarizing original equipment (OE) tire that is frequently criticized for excessive road noise and a harsh ride quality attributed to its stiff compound. While a segment of users praises its exceptional longevity and durability in dry, warm climates, many report significant performance degradation in wet or cold conditions, leading to a lack of confidence in adverse weather.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability in dry conditions
  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling feedback
  • Robust sidewall construction with effective rim protection
  • High resistance to punctures

Cons

  • Excessive, droning road noise on various surfaces
  • Poor traction and instability in wet, cold, or slushy conditions
  • Harsh, uncomfortable ride quality due to stiff rubber compound
  • Significant performance drop-off as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and performance-oriented vehicles noted rapid, uneven wear, particularly on rear axles.
  • Drivers of compact hatchbacks frequently cited the tire as being overly loud and harsh for daily city commuting.
  • Performance on rough or concrete road surfaces is consistently reported as significantly noisier than on smooth tarmac.
Tire B Dunlop SP10

The Dunlop SP10 presents a mixed performance profile, characterized by adequate handling across various conditions but hampered by notable shortcomings in longevity and traction under load. While some users appreciate its comfort and noise levels on specific vehicles, others report significant issues with rapid tread wear and wheel spin during acceleration.

Pros

  • Competent handling in diverse driving conditions
  • Acceptable levels of road noise and ride comfort on certain vehicle platforms

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear rate
  • Poor traction during full-throttle acceleration
  • Noticeable road noise on coarse surfaces
  • Firm ride quality on lighter vehicles

Observations

  • Lighter vehicles like the Kia Picanto may experience a firmer, noisier ride quality.
  • Heavier vehicles like the VW Tiguan may experience traction limitations, specifically wheel spin during aggressive acceleration.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza ER30 B · Dunlop SP10
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Dunlop

Winner: Bridgestone Turanza ER30 — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP10 if handling and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Turanza ER30 scores 73 vs 50 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Turanza ER30 scores 78 vs 65 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP10 scores 70 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP10 scores 60 vs 57 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza ER30
Tire B · Dunlop SP10

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.