Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF review
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF (Run-On-Flat) receives mixed reviews, with users frequently praising its dry and wet handling performance and quiet cabin characteristics. However, these benefits are often overshadowed by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, a harsh ride quality typical of run-flat technology, and a high price point that many owners find difficult to justify.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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62.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF (Run-On-Flat) receives mixed reviews, with users frequently praising its dry and wet handling performance and quiet cabin characteristics. However, these benefits are often overshadowed by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, a harsh ride quality typical of run-flat technology, and a high price point that many owners find difficult to justify.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet weather grip
- Quiet cabin noise levels
- Responsive steering feedback
- Stable high-speed handling
Cons
- Rapid and inconsistent tread wear
- Harsh, jarring ride quality over bumps
- High replacement cost
- Susceptibility to tramlining
Worth knowing
- High-performance vehicle owners (e.g., C63s AMG) report that the tire struggles to manage high torque, leading to poor off-the-line traction.
- Users on smaller rim sizes (17-inch) frequently report issues with tramlining and torque steer, particularly on Mini models.
- Owners of luxury cruisers (e.g., Lexus SC430) appreciate the stiff sidewall for cornering stability, despite the trade-off in ride comfort.