Summer tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop SP Touring R1 review

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Owners 70 · 22 reviews analysed

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The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.

Dunlop SP Touring R1

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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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

70/100

From 22 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 74%
Dry
Overall dry
69.5
Corner stability
69.7
Dry traction
70.5
Steering response
68.8
Wet
Overall wet
70.7
Wet traction
71.6
Comfort
Overall comfort
66.8
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
68.5
Handling
Overall handling
70.8

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.

Pros

  • High tread longevity and durability
  • Excellent value for money
  • Comfortable and quiet ride quality
  • Reliable dry-weather grip and braking

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance
  • Reports of sidewall vulnerability
  • Occasional road noise feedback
  • Variability in actual tire width compared to specifications

Worth knowing

  • Users driving standard family vehicles and sedans (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda City) report high satisfaction for daily commuting.
  • Some users noted that the physical width of the tire may measure narrower than the stated nominal size.

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