90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 vs Dunlop SportSmart TT — Compared (September 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
79/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Dunlop SportSmart TT if handling 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)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 96 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 23 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 78 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SportSmart TT leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 98 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | Dunlop SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 76 |
| Dry | 90 | 89 |
| Wet | 73 | 67 |
| Comfort | 100 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 100 | 65 |
| Handling | 93 | 98 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SportSmart MK3 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive road riding conditions. While users praise its longevity and exceptional grip once at operating temperature, there are noted limitations regarding its performance in cold or suboptimal road surfaces.
Pros
- Excellent grip levels when tires are at operating temperature
- Impressive tread longevity for a sport-oriented tire
- Highly capable performance for spirited road riding
Cons
- Reduced traction in cold weather conditions
- Noticeable loss of grip on dirty or compromised road surfaces
Observations
- Performance characteristics are highly optimized for dry, warm-weather road racing environments.
The Dunlop SportSmart TT is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-focused tire that excels in dry conditions, offering exceptional feedback and confidence at high lean angles. While users praise its rapid warm-up time and track-day capabilities, it is consistently criticized for its poor performance in wet weather and relatively short tread life.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering feedback
- Rapid warm-up time without the need for tire warmers
- High stability and confidence during aggressive lean angles
- Strong dual-purpose performance for both spirited road riding and track days
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet conditions
- Rapid tread wear, particularly when used for high-mileage road riding
- Reduced grip levels once the tire reaches the end of its service life
Observations
- Users report the tire is well-suited for high-performance sportbikes, such as the Yamaha R1, where it enhances handling characteristics.
- The tire is noted to be unsuitable for long-distance motorway commuting due to accelerated wear rates.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | B · Dunlop SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Dunlop
76
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Dunlop SportSmart TT if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 73 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SportSmart TT scores 98 vs 93 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3
Tire B · Dunlop SportSmart TT
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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.