Dunlop SP Sport 300 review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 27% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 57 · 21 reviews analysed
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Dunlop SP Sport 300 has a Relative Score of 60 out of 100 among all-season tires. 21 owner reviews rate it 57 out of 100. 71% 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.
By owner reviews
57/100From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SP Sport 300 generally receives favorable reviews from users, particularly praised for its long tread life, impressive value, and generally low road noise. While most drivers appreciate its steady handling in both dry and wet conditions, a minority of users report issues regarding a firm ride, reduced wet grip, or increased noise as the tires wear down.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and mileage, with many users reporting up to 40,000 to 50,000+ miles (or 80,000 km)
- Low road noise levels during the majority of the tire's lifespan
- Reliable dry and wet grip for everyday city and highway driving
- Excellent value for money as an affordable or OEM choice
Cons
- Firm, hard ride quality that some drivers find lacking in comfort
- Increased road noise and steering wheel vibration as the tread wears down to around 3mm
- Subpar wet weather traction reported by a few users
- Faster wear noted under heavy motorway or aggressive driving conditions
Worth knowing
- Users fitted these tires on compact hatchbacks and sedans like the Nissan Micra and Nissan Primera P12, noting communicative handling and high mileage.
- A driver of a VW Caddy van reported a slight increase in dry stopping distance but acceptable wear given a heavy-footed driving style.
Dunlop SP Sport 300 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| EU label: wet grip | C |
| EU label: energy | C |
| EU label: external noise | 70 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 175/60 R15 | Amazon |
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