Summer tire Updated October 2026

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 review

Name: Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Brand: Dunlop

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 91% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 78 · 63 reviews analysed

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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among summer tires. 63 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 84% 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 63 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 84%

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Wet

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Comfort

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Treadwear

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 63 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SP Sport FM800 is generally praised by users as an exceptional value-for-money touring tire that delivers impressive wet and dry grip, low noise levels, and high comfort. While the vast majority of reviewers highlight its safety and performance relative to its budget-friendly price point, a small number of drivers report concerns regarding accelerated tread wear and hardening of the rubber over time.

Pros

Exceptional wet and dry traction with strong anti-aquaplaning capabilities
High value for money compared to premium brands like Michelin and Bridgestone
Low road noise and very quiet, smooth ride quality
Predictable handling and progressive limit feedback during cornering

Cons

Faster than average tread wear reported by some drivers
Rubber compound can harden over time, leading to reduced performance as the tire ages
Softer sidewalls can occasionally result in slightly less precise steering feel

Worth knowing

Drivers of smaller hatchbacks and daily commuters note great daily comfort and confident handling on twisty roads.
Higher-mileage highway vehicles and heavier sedans experienced mixed results regarding longevity, with some noting rapid wear on rear or high-mileage fitments.