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Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Avon 3D Ultra Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
3D Ultra Sport is ahead, 73–61
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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.
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77
Dry
Level77Why this score
Source SportSmart TT 3D Ultra Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 79 83 -
31
Wet
3D Ultra Sport +4273Why this score
Source SportSmart TT 3D Ultra Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 28 – Reviews found online 36 74 -
67
Comfort
3D Ultra Sport +673Why this score
Source SportSmart TT 3D Ultra Sport Reviews found online 65 77 -
63
Treadwear
3D Ultra Sport +164Why this score
Source SportSmart TT 3D Ultra Sport Reviews found online 61 63 -
78
Handling
3D Ultra Sport +280Why this score
Source SportSmart TT 3D Ultra Sport Reviews found online 78 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart TT | Avon 3D Ultra Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 73 |
| Dry | 77 | 77 |
| Wet | 31 | 73 |
| Comfort | 67 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 64 |
| Handling | 78 | 80 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
SportSmart TT
73
/ 100
3D Ultra Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SportSmart TT
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and traction during cornering and acceleration
- Fast warmup time on both street and track
- High stability and excellent steering feedback
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of grip in wet conditions
- Slower warmup and potential slipping in colder weather
- Stiffer carcass reduces comfort and increases sensitivity to road imperfections
Tire B 3D Ultra Sport
Pros
- Excellent rider feedback and communication
- Predictable and linear handling in corners
- Fast warm-up times
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear, particularly under spirited riding
- Mixed performance on damp or wet surfaces
- Shorter overall service life compared to premium touring-oriented tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart TT | B · Avon 3D Ultra Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Dunlop SportSmart TT
73
/ 100
Avon 3D Ultra Sport
Winner: Avon 3D Ultra Sport — better wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 73 vs 31 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart TT
Tire B · Avon 3D Ultra Sport
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.