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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 vs Falken Sincera SN211 — 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 Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
46 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
67
Comfort
88
Treadwear
80
Handling
74

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Falken

Falken Sincera SN211

Summer Touring tires

Falken Sincera SN211 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
37/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
50
Wet
40
Comfort
35
Treadwear
30
Handling
55

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 33
A — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
83
B — Falken Sincera SN211
50
Why this score
SourceSP Sport LM 705Sincera SN211
Tyre Reviews owners 81 50

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 27
A — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
67
B — Falken Sincera SN211
40
Why this score
SourceSP Sport LM 705Sincera SN211
Tyre Reviews owners 62 40

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 53
A — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
88
B — Falken Sincera SN211
35
Why this score
SourceSP Sport LM 705Sincera SN211
Tyre Reviews owners 89 35

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 50
A — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
80
B — Falken Sincera SN211
30
Why this score
SourceSP Sport LM 705Sincera SN211
Tyre Reviews owners 82 30

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 19
A — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
74
B — Falken Sincera SN211
55
Why this score
SourceSP Sport LM 705Sincera SN211
Tyre Reviews owners 74 55

Scores at a glance

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 vs Falken Sincera SN211: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport LM 705Falken Sincera SN211
Relative Score 77 40
Dry 83 50
Wet 67 40
Comfort 88 35
Treadwear 80 30
Handling 74 55

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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 Dunlop SP Sport LM 705

The Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 is widely regarded as a dedicated touring tire that excels in ride comfort, noise reduction, and value. While it receives high praise for its ability to absorb road imperfections and provide a quiet cabin, users frequently note that its soft sidewall construction results in compromised handling precision and significant limitations in wet-weather traction.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and vibration absorption
  • Very low road noise levels
  • High value-for-money proposition
  • Good dry-weather handling for daily commuting

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of hydroplaning
  • Soft sidewalls lead to 'mushy' steering response
  • Inconsistent tread life reports
  • Not suitable for high-performance or spirited driving

Observations

  • Users with high-horsepower vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG) report that the tire is incapable of handling high torque, leading to significant traction loss.
  • Owners of luxury sedans and daily commuters appreciate the comfort benefits, whereas performance-oriented drivers find the soft sidewalls detrimental to cornering stability.
  • The tire is frequently noted as an effective, budget-friendly alternative to premium OEM tires for standard passenger vehicles.
Tire B Falken Sincera SN211

The Falken Sincera SN211 receives a predominantly negative reception from users, primarily due to significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and declining performance over time. While initial impressions may be acceptable, owners report a sharp degradation in handling and longevity that fails to meet the manufacturer's mileage expectations.

Pros

  • Acceptable performance during the initial break-in period

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear failing to meet advertised mileage warranties
  • Significant increase in road noise over the life of the tire
  • Noticeable decline in traction and handling performance after moderate usage

Observations

  • Users report that the tire's performance characteristics deteriorate significantly after approximately 10,000 kilometers on smaller city vehicles.
  • High-mileage drivers express dissatisfaction with the tire's inability to reach its projected 80,000-mile lifespan.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 B · Falken Sincera SN211
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6—
Rim diameters16″ – 19″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Falken

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 88 vs 35 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 80 vs 30 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 83 vs 50 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 67 vs 40 on wet.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
Tire B · Falken Sincera SN211

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.