Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF review
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The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF delivers commendable dry and wet grip along with good steering feedback, but it receives widespread criticism for an extremely harsh ride characteristic of its run-flat design. While some drivers appreciate the competitive pricing and longevity on certain vehicles, the majority cite issues with high road impact harshness, tramlining, and rapid wear relative to the high replacement costs.
What owners say
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- Relative score
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- 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.
By owner reviews
41/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF delivers commendable dry and wet grip along with good steering feedback, but it receives widespread criticism for an extremely harsh ride characteristic of its run-flat design. While some drivers appreciate the competitive pricing and longevity on certain vehicles, the majority cite issues with high road impact harshness, tramlining, and rapid wear relative to the high replacement costs.
Pros
- Excellent grip in both dry and wet weather conditions
- Good steering feel and confident cornering capability
- Competitive pricing compared to some direct premium alternatives
- Exceptional highway treadwear longevity reported by select drivers
Cons
- Very harsh, rock-hard ride quality even for run-flat tires
- Susceptible to tramlining and torque steer on smaller cars
- High replacement cost relative to overall performance and lifespan
- Fast front-tire wear reported by multiple users
Worth knowing
- Drivers of Mini Cooper models (including JCW variants) in 205/45/17 sizes noted significant tramlining and harsh impacts over potholes.
- Higher-torque sedans like the BMW 520 experienced mixed results, with some users reporting disappointingly short tread life.
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