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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Michelin Pilot Primacy — 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 + 52 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport FM800 is ahead, 76–66

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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. 74

    Dry

    SP Sport FM800 +10
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Pilot Primacy
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7862

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 74

    Pilot Primacy: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 62 = 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 Pilot Primacy. 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 +10
    69
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Pilot Primacy
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 77 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8268

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

    Pilot Primacy: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 69

    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 Pilot Primacy. 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 +11
    62
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Pilot Primacy
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7659

    SP Sport FM800: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.5 = 73

    Pilot Primacy: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 59.1 = 62

    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 Pilot Primacy. 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 +2
    70
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Pilot Primacy
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7673

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 75.8 = 72

    Pilot Primacy: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 72.6 = 70

    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 Pilot Primacy. 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 +19
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Pilot Primacy
    Reviews found online7960
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop SP Sport FM800Michelin Pilot Primacy
Relative Score 76 66
Dry 74 64
Wet 79 69
Comfort 73 62
Treadwear 72 70
Handling (owners) 79 60

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Pilot Primacy

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 Pilot Primacy

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability
  • Consistent and reliable wet-weather grip
  • High levels of comfort for daily commuting

Cons

  • High levels of road noise and cabin drone
  • Expensive price point compared to competitors
  • Lack of steering precision and sporty feedback
All owner themes in the Pilot Primacy review

Specs side by side

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

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800

Michelin Pilot Primacy

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better handling, comfort 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 60 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 73 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 74 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 69 on wet.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
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SP Sport FM800 or Pilot Primacy?

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

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 79 vs 69 on our wet score.

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

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 74 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FM800 or Pilot Primacy?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 73 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport FM800 or Pilot Primacy?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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