Dunlop SP Sport LM704 review
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The Dunlop SP Sport LM704 receives heavily polarized feedback from drivers, particularly divided on its wet-weather performance. While many users praise its exceptional durability, comfortable ride, and reliable dry grip, a significant number of reviewers warn that the tire becomes dangerously slick and prone to aquaplaning in wet conditions.
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
63/100From 27 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 27 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SP Sport LM704 receives heavily polarized feedback from drivers, particularly divided on its wet-weather performance. While many users praise its exceptional durability, comfortable ride, and reliable dry grip, a significant number of reviewers warn that the tire becomes dangerously slick and prone to aquaplaning in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Good dry grip and cornering stability
- Comfortable ride quality that handles bumps well
- Relatively low road noise
Cons
- Significantly compromised grip and high risk of aquaplaning in the wet
- Numb steering feel or understeer at higher speeds for some users
- Occasional reports of a firm or bumpy ride depending on vehicle and road surface
Worth knowing
- Users running 17-inch sizes with lower profiles (such as 45 series) still reported surprising ride comfort and sharp handling.
- Drivers of smaller commuter vehicles and compact sedans (like the Toyota Vios, Altis, and Nissan Tiida) frequently commented on its high mileage and durability.
- Drivers utilizing these tires on heavier or higher-horsepower setups noted a tendency to break traction easily in straight-line acceleration.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 Auto Review Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
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