Dunlop Sport All Season review
The Dunlop Sport All Season is generally regarded as a competent, balanced tire that excels in dry and wet handling, offering a significant upgrade in comfort and noise levels over many OEM run-flat or performance-oriented tires. While most users appreciate its predictable road manners and durability, some report concerns regarding tread life and noise levels as the tires age.
Owners rate it 11.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
90.6%By road tests
79.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4,438 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Dunlop Sport All Season is generally regarded as a competent, balanced tire that excels in dry and wet handling, offering a significant upgrade in comfort and noise levels over many OEM run-flat or performance-oriented tires. While most users appreciate its predictable road manners and durability, some report concerns regarding tread life and noise levels as the tires age. It is widely viewed as a reliable daily driver tire, though it is not intended for extreme winter conditions or dedicated track use.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet traction
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction compared to OEM run-flats
- Predictable and stable handling characteristics
- Good overall durability for daily driving
Cons
- Tread life can be shorter than expected, particularly on high-torque or heavy vehicles
- Some reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
- Not suitable for deep snow or severe winter conditions
- Occasional reports of sidewall vulnerability to potholes
Worth knowing
- Users with heavy EVs or high-torque vehicles often report faster tread wear and a slight decrease in range due to rolling resistance.
- Drivers switching from run-flat tires to this model consistently report a drastic improvement in ride quality and cabin quietness.
- Staggered fitments on performance vehicles (like BMWs or Corvettes) often lead to uneven wear patterns, as these tires cannot be rotated front-to-back.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The Best All Season tires for 2024 · 205/55 R16
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise | 6th of 7 | |
| Ice Traction | 7th of 7 | |
| Value | 5th of 7 | |
| Price | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wear | 5th of 7 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 7 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Noise | 16th of 16 | |
| Value | 11th of 16 | |
| Wear | 14th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
11th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 35 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
7th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 14th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 15 | |
| Noise | 9th of 15 | |
| Value | 7th of 15 | |
| Price | 8th of 15 | |
| Wear | 8th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 10th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
7th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 35 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
9th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 16th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 16 | |
| Noise | 16th of 16 | |
| Value | 10th of 16 | |
| Price | 11th of 16 | |
| Wear | 11th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
6th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 32 |