Tests – · none yet Owners 80 · 62 reviews
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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Kumho Ecsta KH11 — 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 62 + 6 owner reviews. How we score
SP Sport FM800 is ahead, 77–55
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Tests – · none yet Owners 49 · 6 reviews
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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76
Dry
SP Sport FM800 +2254Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 81 47 SP Sport FM800: 60% × 73.4 (est.) + 40% × 80.7 = 76
Ecsta KH11: 60% × 59 (est.) + 40% × 46.5 = 54
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 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Ecsta KH11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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80
Wet
SP Sport FM800 +2456Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 78 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 84 50 SP Sport FM800: 60% × 77.8 (est.) + 40% × 83.5 = 80
Ecsta KH11: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 56
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 Ecsta KH11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison53Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online – 42 Ecsta KH11: 60% × 60.2 (est.) + 40% × 42.4 = 53
No road tests of snow for Ecsta KH11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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74
Comfort
SP Sport FM800 +1955Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 77 49 SP Sport FM800: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77 = 74
Ecsta KH11: 40% × 65.4 (est.) + 60% × 48.6 = 55
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport FM800 or Ecsta KH11. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison58Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 46 Ecsta KH11: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 46.1 = 58
No road tests of noise for Ecsta KH11. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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73
Treadwear
SP Sport FM800 +1459Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 77 55 SP Sport FM800: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 73
Ecsta KH11: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 54.7 = 59
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 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta KH11. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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81
Handling (owners)
SP Sport FM800 +3051Why this score
Source SP Sport FM800 Ecsta KH11 Reviews found online 81 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | Kumho Ecsta KH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 55 |
| Dry | 76 | 54 |
| Wet | 80 | 56 |
| Snow | – | 53 |
| Comfort | 74 | 55 |
| Noise | – | 58 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 51 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
SP Sport FM800
55
/ 100
Ecsta KH11
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Ecsta KH11
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and longevity with proper maintenance
- Balanced performance in both wet and dry conditions for select users
- Attractive cost compared to premium competitors like Pirelli and Michelin
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to poor handling stability and a rolling sensation
- Inconsistent or disappointing grip, particularly in wet weather
- Rapid and unexpected tread wear reported by some users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | B · Kumho Ecsta KH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 3 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8.9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport FM800
55
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta KH11
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Kumho Ecsta KH11 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 81 vs 51 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 80 vs 56 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 76 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 74 vs 55 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta KH11
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SP Sport FM800 or Ecsta KH11?
Which is better in the wet, SP Sport FM800 or Ecsta KH11?
Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 80 vs 56 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport FM800 or Ecsta KH11?
Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 76 vs 54 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FM800 or Ecsta KH11?
Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 74 vs 55 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SP Sport FM800 or Ecsta KH11?
Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 73 vs 59 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