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Dunlop SP Touring T1 review

The Dunlop SP Touring T1 receives highly polarized feedback, with users sharply divided between those prioritizing low cost and those concerned by significant safety and quality issues. While some find the tire to be a durable, budget-friendly option, a substantial number of reports highlight severe deficiencies in wet-weather traction and structural integrity.

Relative score
66/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
65/100
7 reviews
Dunlop SP Touring T1
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

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.

By owner reviews

65%
Would buy again 53%
Dry
Overall dry
67%
Corner stability
77%
Dry traction
77%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
56%
Wet traction
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
73%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
73%
Handling
Overall handling
63%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Dunlop SP Touring T1 receives highly polarized feedback, with users sharply divided between those prioritizing low cost and those concerned by significant safety and quality issues. While some find the tire to be a durable, budget-friendly option, a substantial number of reports highlight severe deficiencies in wet-weather traction and structural integrity.

Pros

  • Highly competitive, budget-friendly price point
  • Reported durability and longevity by some users

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet-weather traction and braking performance
  • High susceptibility to sidewall bubbling and structural failure
  • Frequent need for repairs and premature degradation
  • Lack of grip in dry conditions leading to wheel spin and tire squeal

Worth knowing

  • Users operating manual transmission vehicles reported difficulty maintaining traction during acceleration and hill climbs.
  • Multiple reports of sidewall bubbles suggest potential weaknesses in the tire's casing construction under normal driving conditions.
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