84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
69 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
188 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better treadwear, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport FM800 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport FM800 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport FM800 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 92 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport FM800 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport FM800 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 69 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport FM800 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport FM800 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 77 |
| Dry | 88 | 79 |
| Wet | 86 | 81 |
| Comfort | 84 | 85 |
| Noise | – | 72 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 69 |
| Handling | 83 | 75 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 SP Sport FM800 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-budget tire that punches above its weight class in terms of wet and dry grip, comfort, and noise suppression. While most users praise its performance-to-price ratio, some report inconsistent tread longevity and a decline in performance as the rubber compound hardens over time.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Predictable handling and progressive grip limits
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
- Performance degradation as the tire ages/hardens
- Not suitable for high-horsepower or aggressive track use
- Occasional reports of sidewall stiffness or lack of steering precision
Observations
- Users on smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., VW Up, Ford Focus) report excellent handling and satisfaction.
- Drivers of high-performance or heavy vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG, Jaguar XF) noted that the tire struggles with high torque and may experience premature or uneven wear.
- Some users noted that steering feel can be perceived as vague on certain tire profiles, likely due to sidewall construction.
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 is widely regarded as a competent, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in dry weather conditions and offers a quiet, refined ride. While many users praise its longevity and road manners, a significant portion of the user base reports inconsistent performance in wet conditions, rapid tread wear, and susceptibility to sidewall damage, particularly with run-flat variants.
Pros
- Excellent dry weather grip and predictable handling
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- Good overall durability for long-distance touring
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet weather traction
- Premature tread wear and rapid performance degradation over time
- Weak sidewall construction prone to bulges and punctures
- Noticeable drop in performance as the tire ages
Observations
- Users with run-flat versions frequently report a harsh, noisy ride and increased susceptibility to pothole damage compared to non-run-flat alternatives.
- Drivers of performance-oriented compacts (e.g., Mini Cooper, VW Golf) often find the sidewalls too soft for spirited driving, leading to excessive roll and lack of feedback.
- Owners of heavy SUVs and high-torque vehicles report significantly faster tread wear and occasional tire deformation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 260 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Dunlop
77
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better treadwear, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 82 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 88 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 83 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 86 vs 81 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7
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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.