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Dunlop SportSmart MK3 review

The Dunlop SportSmart MK3 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive road riding conditions. While users praise its longevity and exceptional grip once at operating temperature, there are noted limitations regarding its performance in cold or suboptimal road surfaces.

Relative score
90/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
88/100
3 reviews
Dunlop SportSmart MK3
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

88%
Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
85%
Wet
Overall wet
73%
Wet traction
65%
Comfort
Overall comfort
100%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
100%
Handling
Overall handling
93%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Dunlop SportSmart MK3 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive road riding conditions. While users praise its longevity and exceptional grip once at operating temperature, there are noted limitations regarding its performance in cold or suboptimal road surfaces.

Pros

  • Excellent grip levels when tires are at operating temperature
  • Impressive tread longevity for a sport-oriented tire
  • Highly capable performance for spirited road riding

Cons

  • Reduced traction in cold weather conditions
  • Noticeable loss of grip on dirty or compromised road surfaces

Worth knowing

  • Performance characteristics are highly optimized for dry, warm-weather road racing environments.
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