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Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse vs Yokohama Advan dB V552 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 726 + 37 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport FastResponse is ahead, 72–62

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    SP Sport FastResponse +11
    61
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FastResponseAdvan dB V552
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7557

    SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 70.7 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 72

    Advan dB V552: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 56.5 = 61

    No road tests of dry for SP Sport FastResponse. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Advan dB V552. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 75

    Wet

    SP Sport FastResponse +11
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FastResponseAdvan dB V552
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7661

    SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 73.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 75

    Advan dB V552: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 61.3 = 64

    No road tests of wet for SP Sport FastResponse. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Advan dB V552. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 70

    Comfort

    SP Sport FastResponse +2
    68
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FastResponseAdvan dB V552
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7167

    SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 70

    Advan dB V552: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 67 = 68

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport FastResponse or Advan dB V552. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  4. 66

    Treadwear

    SP Sport FastResponse +6
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FastResponseAdvan dB V552
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6656

    SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 66

    Advan dB V552: 60% × 62.6 (est.) + 40% × 55.7 = 60

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport FastResponse. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

    No road tests of treadwear for Advan dB V552. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  5. 72

    Handling (owners)

    SP Sport FastResponse +12
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FastResponseAdvan dB V552
    Reviews found online7260
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop SP Sport FastResponseYokohama Advan dB V552
Relative Score 72 62
Dry 72 61
Wet 75 64
Comfort 70 68
Treadwear 66 60
Handling (owners) 72 60

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SP Sport FastResponse

Advan dB V552

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A SP Sport FastResponse

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
  • Low road noise and high initial ride comfort
  • Precise steering response and solid dry cornering grip

Cons

  • Faster tread wear reported by some spirited drivers
  • Softer sidewalls can introduce slight flex or floatiness during high-speed maneuvers
  • Road noise can increase noticeably as the tires near the end of their lifespan
All owner themes in the SP Sport FastResponse review

Tire B Advan dB V552

Pros

  • Exceptionally quiet and silent operation at various speeds
  • High level of ride comfort, effectively absorbing bumps and potholes
  • Good grip and sure-footed performance in wet conditions

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can cause a floating sensation or lack of sharpness at higher speeds
  • Reduced dry cornering grip when pushed hard, with some tendency to wash out
  • Mixed feedback on overall durability, with a few users experiencing faster-than-expected wear
All owner themes in the Advan dB V552 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse B · Yokohama Advan dB V552
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available745
Rim diameters15″ – 17″15″ – 21″
SidewallBlackwall—
Sizes in common33

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse

Yokohama Advan dB V552

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 72 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 72 vs 61 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 75 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 66 vs 60 on treadwear.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse
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SP Sport FastResponse or Advan dB V552?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport FastResponse or Advan dB V552?

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, 75 vs 64 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport FastResponse or Advan dB V552?

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, 72 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FastResponse or Advan dB V552?

Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport FastResponse or Advan dB V552?

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, 66 vs 60 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