Summer tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop Roadsmart review

Name: Dunlop Roadsmart
Brand: Dunlop

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 78 · 13 reviews analysed

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Dunlop Roadsmart has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among summer tires. 13 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 85% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

78/100

From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 85%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop Roadsmart is highly regarded as a reliable, confidence-inspiring sport-touring tire that balances neutral handling with impressive wet and dry grip. While some users report uneven wear patterns or squaring off over time, the consensus highlights its significant performance improvements over older tire generations and its ability to maintain stability across varied riding conditions.

Pros

Excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions
Neutral and predictable steering characteristics
High level of rider confidence during cornering
Strong performance even when tires are cold
Good longevity for a sport-touring compound

Cons

Tendency for the rear tire to square off with mileage
Soft shoulder rubber may wear faster than the center
Occasional reports of rear wheel slippage in wet conditions for some riders
Less dry-grip feedback compared to dedicated sport-focused tires

Worth knowing

High-torque bikes like the Aprilia Tuono 1000 and Suzuki Hayabusa demonstrate that the tire holds up well under aggressive, high-performance riding.
Users transitioning from older sport-touring models (e.g., BT-020) report a transformative improvement in handling and confidence.