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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Kumho Ecowing ES31 — 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 + 9,931 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport FM800 is ahead, 76–63

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Kumho Ecowing ES31
Tire BKumho

Ecowing ES31

Summer

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 9,931 reviews

“Certa vez, nos comentários de um vídeo sobre pneus no YouTube, vi a galera que trabalha com Uber falando bem do Ecowing ES31, relatando que tem ótima durabilidade. Resolvi arriscar e coloquei, são ótimos mesmo, já rodei 18 mil km e estão impecáveis ainda.”

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 FM800Ecowing ES31
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7862

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

    Ecowing ES31: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 61.9 = 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 Ecowing ES31. 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 +16
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Ecowing ES31
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 77 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online8260

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

    Ecowing ES31: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60.1 = 63

    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 Ecowing ES31. 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 +10
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Ecowing ES31
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7661

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

    Ecowing ES31: 40% × 67.1 (est.) + 60% × 60.8 = 63

    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 Ecowing ES31. 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 FM800Ecowing ES31
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7665

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

    Ecowing ES31: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 64.9 = 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 Ecowing ES31. 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 +24
    55
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Ecowing ES31
    Reviews found online7955
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop SP Sport FM800Kumho Ecowing ES31
Relative Score 76 63
Dry 75 64
Wet 79 63
Comfort 73 63
Treadwear 72 66
Handling (owners) 79 55

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SP Sport FM800

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Ecowing ES31

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 Ecowing ES31

Pros

  • Exceptional value and affordability compared to premium brand alternatives
  • Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort over bumps and speed humps
  • Improved fuel economy and reduced rolling resistance

Cons

  • Polarizing wet weather performance, with some users reporting frightening losses of traction
  • Soft sidewalls that can feel vague during quick lane changes or lead to vulnerability against curbs and potholes
  • Occasional reports of accelerated or uneven tread wear on outer shoulders
All owner themes in the Ecowing ES31 review

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

Kumho Ecowing ES31

Mixed

The Kumho Ecowing ES31 is generally viewed as an affordable, budget-friendly mid-range summer tire that offers good durability and dry grip, making it popular among commuters and rideshare drivers. However, opinions are mixed regarding its wet weather performance, with some users reporting poor wet grip while others find it acceptable for cautious, everyday driving.

r/carros ·3 upvotes ·2024-07-22

“Kumho ecowing es31 é o melhor custo benefício, tem classificação B de consumo e C de aderência, eu já tive pneu da Kumho e gostei da aderência e é um pneu macio pra conforto. Continental Power Contact 2 tbm é uma boa opção. Eu não recomendo xbri, farroad, ling long, speedmax, pois tem durabilidade baixa.”
r/ArAutos ·2 upvotes ·2025-04-04

“Tengo las kumho ecowing es31 y ninguna queja, siempre respondieron bien aunque la verdad manejo como un abuelo, solo una vez frene fuerte en la panamericana y nunca bloquearon, las volveria a poner en otro auto.”
r/TyreReviews ·2 upvotes ·2025-11-05

“The EU label is all over the place. But none have A-A-A as far as I can tell. Did not score good in wet in the test on the site. Wear rate on a Mazda 2 should be decent with almost anything. Why not look at all seasons? Sava All weather and Kumho Solus are closest to the ES31 in price.”
Top themes
#Cost effectiveness and value#Wet weather grip#Treadwear and durability#Budget tier limitations#Urban commuting suitability

Based on 12 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 B · Kumho Ecowing ES31
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—39
Rim diameters—13″ – 18″
UTQG320 B A—

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800

Kumho Ecowing ES31

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

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 63 on wet.

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 63 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
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Tire B · Kumho Ecowing ES31
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SP Sport FM800 or Ecowing ES31?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport FM800 or Ecowing ES31?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 79 vs 63 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport FM800 or Ecowing ES31?

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

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FM800 or Ecowing ES31?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 73 vs 63 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport FM800 or Ecowing ES31?

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