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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Continental UltraContact — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraContact leads, 74–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 1 test Owners 72 · 1,320 reviews
“I'm very curious as well. Can't seem to find any info on the Primacy 5. They say it's better than the 4+ it replaces but noone has tried on a Tesla. I'm currently running Continental ultra contact NXT which is a triple A but not entirely happy. Maybe will go back to the Hankook Ion Evo or Primacy 5.”
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
UltraContact +376Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 UltraContact Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online 76 73 -
76
Wet
SP Sport FM800 +274Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 UltraContact Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 79 75 -
72
Comfort
Level72Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 UltraContact Reviews found online 74 74 -
69
Treadwear
UltraContact +776Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 UltraContact Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 72 70 -
75
Handling
SP Sport FM800 +669Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 UltraContact Reviews found online 75 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | Continental UltraContact |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 73 | 76 |
| Wet | 76 | 74 |
| Comfort | 72 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 76 |
| Handling | 75 | 69 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
SP Sport FM800
74
/ 100
UltraContact
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport FM800
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction with strong anti-aquaplaning capabilities
- High value for money compared to premium brands like Michelin and Bridgestone
- Low road noise and very quiet, smooth ride quality
Cons
- Faster than average tread wear reported by some drivers
- Rubber compound can harden over time, leading to reduced performance as the tire ages
- Softer sidewalls can occasionally result in slightly less precise steering feel
Tire B UltraContact
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth performance
- Low noise levels and quiet highway cruising
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in wet and dry conditions
Cons
- Soft sidewalls lead to reduced steering feedback and vague handling
- Prone to feeling 'push-y' or inducing understeer during hard cornering
- Higher price point compared to some mid-range competitors
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Dunlop SP Sport FM800
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental UltraContact
Community opinion on the Continental UltraContact line is mixed to cautiously positive. Drivers appreciate its quietness, comfort, high EU label ratings (especially on the NXT variant), and high mileage potential for frequent drivers, but some express skepticism about sustainability-focused marketing, tread design for adverse conditions, and overall performance compared to dedicated premium or EV models.
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2024-12-24
“Continental ultracontact Anyone knows if this tire is ditectional? I suspect that my tires on backwards because the tread pattern does not match left and right. See pic ..”
r/TyreReviews
·1 upvote ·2024-12-05
“I am driving an ev with factory size 215/55/r18 and this ultracontact nxt is the only tyres with A rated interms of energy efficiency and noise level. Sadly cant get this in my country.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·1 upvote ·2023-06-25
“Looks like some sort of eco appealing tire. THE MOST SUSTAINABLE TIRE! (last on my priority of what I want from a tire) Probably not great in winter.. if you have winter.. tread pattern looks too solid with no voids.. good for noise.. not great for snow or slush.”
Top themes
#energy efficiency ratings#tire lifespan and mileage#cabin noise and comfort#comparison with PremiumContact#EV tire compatibility#sustainability and eco design
Based on 19 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | B · Continental UltraContact |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 94 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport FM800
74
/ 100
Continental UltraContact
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 and Continental UltraContact are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Sport FM800 is stronger on handling. Continental UltraContact is stronger on treadwear and dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental UltraContact scores 76 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 75 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental UltraContact scores 76 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Tire B · Continental UltraContact
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.