Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 6 reviews
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS vs Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 21 road tests and 6 + 1,241 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: SP Sport 01 AS and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun are level at 73.
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Tests 76 · 21 tests Owners 68 · 1,241 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun, very grippy especially in the wet”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +275Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 79 Reviews found online 76 69 SP Sport 01 AS: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 73
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 68.5 = 75
No road tests of dry for SP Sport 01 AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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72
Wet
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +779Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 84 Reviews found online 73 71 SP Sport 01 AS: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 73.3 = 72
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 70.9 = 79
No road tests of wet for SP Sport 01 AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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58
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) – Reviews found online 50 – SP Sport 01 AS: 60% × 63.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 58
No road tests of snow for SP Sport 01 AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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73
Comfort
SP Sport 01 AS +1162Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 60 Reviews found online 77 65 SP Sport 01 AS: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 73
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 60.5 + 40% × 65 = 62
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport 01 AS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests – 66 Reviews found online – ≈ 67 (est.) ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 66 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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72
Treadwear
SP Sport 01 AS +369Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 77 65 SP Sport 01 AS: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 72
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 64.9 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport 01 AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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78
Handling (owners)
SP Sport 01 AS +1167Why this score
Source SP Sport 01 AS ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Reviews found online 78 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 73 |
| Dry | 73 | 75 |
| Wet | 72 | 79 |
| Snow | 58 | – |
| Comfort | 73 | 62 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 67 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
SP Sport 01 AS
73
/ 100
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | SP Sport 01 AS | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/10 2014 All Season Tyre Test | #3/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport 01 AS
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet, smooth, and comfortable ride quality
- Surprising and reliable traction and handling in deep snow
- Good overall braking and grip performance compared to previous tires
Cons
- Reports of weak sidewalls leading to premature damage
- High cost relative to longevity when durability issues arise
Tire B ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Strong grip and stability in both wet and dry weather conditions
- Outstanding value for money compared to premium brands
Cons
- Some drivers report higher rolling resistance and slightly increased fuel consumption
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague initial steering response or a less sporty feel during hard cornering
- Occasional complaints of a firmer, harsher ride over bumps depending on vehicle suspension and aspect ratio
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Community sentiment regarding the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is generally positive, with specific praise noted for its strong wet grip. Users frequently evaluate it as an affordable alternative alongside other budget-friendly options for smaller or standard passenger vehicles.
Top themes
#wet weather performance#budget friendly options#tire size availability#grip and handling#eco-run efficiency
Based on 5 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS | B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 86 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
73
/ 100
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS and Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS is stronger on comfort, handling and treadwear. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is stronger on wet. Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 73 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 78 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 79 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS scores 72 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS
Tire B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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SP Sport 01 AS or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?
Which is better in the wet, SP Sport 01 AS or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 79 vs 72 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport 01 AS or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, SP Sport 01 AS or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS, 73 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SP Sport 01 AS or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?
Dunlop SP Sport 01 AS, 72 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology