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Dunlop SP Sport LM705 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 39 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport LM705 is ahead, 65–55

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Kumho Ecsta KH11
Tire BKumho

Ecsta KH11

Summer

± 8Provisional

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.

  1. 67

    Dry

    SP Sport LM705 +13
    54
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online6647

    SP Sport LM705: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 66 = 67

    Ecsta KH11: 60% × 59 (est.) + 40% × 46.5 = 54

    No road tests of dry for SP Sport LM705. 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).

  2. 62

    Wet

    SP Sport LM705 +6
    56
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online5950

    SP Sport LM705: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 62

    Ecsta KH11: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 56

    No road tests of wet for SP Sport LM705. 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).

  3. 62

    Snow

    SP Sport LM705 +9
    53
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online5742

    SP Sport LM705: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 56.8 = 62

    Ecsta KH11: 60% × 60.2 (est.) + 40% × 42.4 = 53

    No road tests of snow for SP Sport LM705. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

    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).

  4. 71

    Comfort

    SP Sport LM705 +16
    55
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7149

    SP Sport LM705: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.2 = 71

    Ecsta KH11: 40% × 65.4 (est.) + 60% × 48.6 = 55

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 62

    Noise

    SP Sport LM705 +4
    58
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5646

    SP Sport LM705: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 56.1 = 62

    Ecsta KH11: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 46.1 = 58

    No road tests of noise for SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 67

    Treadwear

    SP Sport LM705 +8
    59
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online6855

    SP Sport LM705: 60% × 66.8 (est.) + 40% × 68.1 = 67

    Ecsta KH11: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 54.7 = 59

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport LM705. 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).

  7. 66

    Handling (owners)

    SP Sport LM705 +15
    51
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport LM705Ecsta KH11
    Reviews found online6651
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop SP Sport LM705Kumho Ecsta KH11
Relative Score 65 55
Dry 67 54
Wet 62 56
Snow 62 53
Comfort 71 55
Noise 62 58
Treadwear 67 59
Handling (owners) 66 51

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SP Sport LM705

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Ecsta KH11

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A SP Sport LM705

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth bump/pothole absorption
  • Very low road noise and quiet highway operation
  • High value for money compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Significantly compromised wet grip and poor performance in heavy rain
  • Soft sidewalls lead to mushy steering response and lack of high-speed handling feedback
  • Faster-than-expected wear reported by some users
All owner themes in the SP Sport LM705 review

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
All owner themes in the Ecsta KH11 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport LM705 B · Kumho Ecsta KH11
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available63
Rim diameters16″ – 19″15″ – 18″
Tread depth—8.9/32″
UTQG—340 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705

Kumho Ecsta KH11

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport LM705 — better comfort, handling 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 want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport LM705 scores 71 vs 55 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport LM705 scores 66 vs 51 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport LM705 scores 67 vs 54 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Dunlop SP Sport LM705 scores 62 vs 53 on snow.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport LM705
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Tire B · Kumho Ecsta KH11
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SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705, 62 vs 56 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705, 67 vs 54 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705, 62 vs 53 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705, 62 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705, 71 vs 55 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport LM705 or Ecsta KH11?

Dunlop SP Sport LM705, 67 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