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Dunlop SP Sport LM705 review

Name: Dunlop SP Sport LM705
Brand: Dunlop

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 62 · 39 reviews analysed

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The Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 is widely praised as an exceptionally comfortable and quiet touring tire that delivers great value and excellent bump absorption on rough roads. However, user consensus is heavily divided regarding its wet weather performance, with a significant number of drivers reporting scary slippage, poor hydroplaning resistance, and mushy handling due to soft sidewalls.

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

62/100

From 39 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 70%

Dry

Overall dry

64.3

Corner stability

64.4

Dry traction

65.9

Steering response

61.6

Wet

Overall wet

57.6

Wet traction

62.1

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

56.3

Comfort

Overall comfort

70.2

Noise

Overall noise

56.4

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

66.5

Handling

Overall handling

63.8

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Dunlop SP Sport LM705 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Sidewall	Blackwall

Size	Retailer
185/55 R16	Amazon
215/50 R17	Amazon
245/40 R18	Amazon
245/50 R18	Amazon
245/40 R19	Amazon
245/45 R19	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 39 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional ride comfort and smooth bump/pothole absorption
Very low road noise and quiet highway operation
High value for money compared to premium competitors
Good dry weather handling and braking for everyday driving
Low rolling resistance promoting fuel economy

Cons

Significantly compromised wet grip and poor performance in heavy rain
Soft sidewalls lead to mushy steering response and lack of high-speed handling feedback
Faster-than-expected wear reported by some users
Prone to aquaplaning during wet conditions

Worth knowing

Users running smaller sizes (e.g., 185/55/R15 on a Honda Jazz) reported stellar comfort and minimum noise.
Drivers mounting them on mid-size sedans like the Toyota Corolla and Camry noted they handle bad roads and potholes exceptionally well compared to stock tires.
Owners of heavier or more dynamic vehicles (like a Mercedes) strongly criticized the soft sidewalls and poor high-speed stability.