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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Dunlop SP Sport LM704 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 63 + 27 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport FM800 is ahead, 76–63

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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. 75

    Dry

    SP Sport FM800 +11
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800SP Sport LM704
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7861

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 78.1 = 75

    SP Sport LM704: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.4 = 64

    No road tests of dry for SP Sport FM800. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 79

    Wet

    SP Sport FM800 +19
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800SP Sport LM704
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 77 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online8256

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 76.8 (est.) + 40% × 81.8 = 79

    SP Sport LM704: 60% × 62.5 (est.) + 40% × 55.7 = 60

    No road tests of wet for SP Sport FM800. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 73

    Comfort

    SP Sport FM800 +8
    65
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800SP Sport LM704
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online7663

    SP Sport FM800: 40% × 70 (est.) + 60% × 75.6 = 73

    SP Sport LM704: 40% × 67.6 (est.) + 60% × 63.4 = 65

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport FM800. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. 72

    Treadwear

    SP Sport FM800 +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800SP Sport LM704
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7666

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 72

    SP Sport LM704: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 66

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport FM800. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  5. 79

    Handling (owners)

    SP Sport FM800 +16
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800SP Sport LM704
    Reviews found online7963
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop SP Sport FM800Dunlop SP Sport LM704
Relative Score 76 63
Dry 75 64
Wet 79 60
Comfort 73 65
Treadwear 72 66
Handling (owners) 79 63

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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
All owner themes in the SP Sport FM800 review

Tire B SP Sport LM704

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
  • Good dry grip and cornering stability
  • Comfortable ride quality that handles bumps well

Cons

  • Significantly compromised grip and high risk of aquaplaning in the wet
  • Numb steering feel or understeer at higher speeds for some users
  • Occasional reports of a firm or bumpy ride depending on vehicle and road surface
All owner themes in the SP Sport LM704 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 B · Dunlop SP Sport LM704
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
UTQG320 B A—

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800

Dunlop SP Sport LM704

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 60 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 75 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 73 vs 65 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
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SP Sport FM800 or SP Sport LM704?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport FM800 or SP Sport LM704?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 79 vs 60 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport FM800 or SP Sport LM704?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 75 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FM800 or SP Sport LM704?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 73 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport FM800 or SP Sport LM704?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 72 vs 66 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