Dunlop SP Sport
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So far so good – Purchased tyres with a buy 3 get one free deal. Price was good, they handle well in the wet and are really quiet, compared to my original factory fitted tyres when purchasing my car. Show details
Great Value – Dunlop Sport has been performing well so far. The traction on surface for hot and cold weather have been good. These are less expensive than what I originally searched for but the value for my money has been great! Show details
SINO Sport In Name Only – It is important to read the manufacturer’s description and ask for more details from the retailer before seeing the name “Sport” and thinking you are getting a sporty tyre. I did that and have performance similar to tractor tyres. My vehicles were specced with SP’s from new (20+ years ago) and they were a very grippy tyre so I confidently had… Read more
them fitted. I couldn’t replace them with the excellent Goodyear Assurance Triple Max tyres and had to take what I thought was a similar tyre. Having a 1250 tare weight car with very decent suspension and grip, I’ve barely had my abs engage, even under heavy braking, now these low grip tyres are activating the ABS frequently due to a lack of grip. The joy of driving my car has gone from fitting these tyres. They made me think about just using public transport since driving was making a two decade long enjoyment of using this type of car a bad experience. The car has lost its precision, stability on corners, braking efficiency and made me not drive with the same level of confidence that I’ve enjoyed across many different road surfaces and conditions. Objectively, “B” traction specs are not as safe as “A” traction tyres and fitting them (B traction) for comfort or extended wear resistance is idiotic and adds to the risk of an accident or loss of control by a significant margin. I can’t wait to replace these wombat tyres. They are “good” tyres but you may want “excellent” tyres when it matters most (and for every day enjoyment). I don’t rate their wet performance at all, terrible, The worst wet and dry braking I’ve ever had on my cars, the barely legal tread on the Goodyears that these replaced destroy these near new tyres for wet grip, control and braking. They don’t feel like they would aqua-plane poorly but then again poor control and grip in the dry is only worse in the wet so maybe aqua planing would be safer even if it’s random. I can’t wait to ditch them, they are a very regretful purchase and I was safer driving on the nearly worn old tyres and should have ordered the better tyres, which were similar in price but unavailable. Sport? That word on these tyres is beyond any stretch of the imagination or marketing embellishments. It would take many more generations and an unusual evolution of language, in very sedate society also lacking any historical references sport and the activities of the past to even refer to these in that context, unless the tyre was used as a hoop or to roll down a hill and chase, the name sport shouldn’t even be applied to these sarcastically. As a “sport” tyre, no, wrong word, just put Tyre on the side or “mid spec tyre”. They are better than tyres showing wires and I can’t fault the lettering on the sidewalls, that is done in good taste. Proof of purchase is available to Products review upon request.
Positive reviews
Long lasting tyres – I bought four tyres for my Toyota Cambry Altis when they give me "buy 3 and get 1 for free" offer. I am really happy about tyre performance, and noice level. Show details
The best tyre Dunlop has! – Tyre Size 205/55/R16 I normally buy performance Yokohama or Bridgestone tyres, but these came standard with my 2011 Toyota Corolla.... and I've been impressed! Done 50,000 kilometres so far on these tyres, with regular rotations... only now do I get some occasional wheel spin at the lights, but otherwise excellent. Wet grip has always been… Read more
good, and in the dry there's no tyre squeal when hard cornering. Really happy with the grip & wear of these!
In the past I have been disappointed with the Dunlop product (Chinese made ones) but I'll be shopping for these Japanese made Dunlop SP Sport 01 when it comes time to replace my current Corolla tyres.
These are the highest-rated Dunlop tyre on productreview.com.au and it's no surprise why...
115,000 Kms later saying goodbye!!!!!!!!! – Dunlop Sport 01 265/45/R21 = Value for Money Pity other life requirements & needs aren't so durable. As they saying goes if its not broken don't change it. Also the best part is there $100 dollars each cheaper the second time round. Hope this helps when trying to make a choice Show details
Negative reviews
Good in dry condition but terrible on wet road – I replaced my old continental Tyre with Dunlop sport sp lm703 but I think I should come back to the old brand coz what I’ve noticed on wet weather several times I experienced skidding which I did not noticed on my previous tyre. I got the exact tyre size for my Chrysler 300 but I reckon changing to Dunlop tyres is a mistake choice for me Show details
Dont last the distance – Great at handling the road in the wet or dry weather but really they are a Terrible tyre only because they don't last long enough, I have only done less than 30,000 and almost no tread left I will never buy Dunlop again and I drive to speed limits responsibly, very disappointed total waste of money in my opinion. Show details
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Crappy tyres – These crappy tyres came with my new Holden Captiva 5 CG model 2013 . It only lasted about 15000km about 2 years . I was stupid enough to purchase another set and they only lasted a couple of years as well . The reason I did this was that 2 different tyre places said that it was an alignment problem with the car. Holden did a series of tests and… Read more
the alignment of the car was fine. I decided to purchase a set of Goodyear Fortera tyres and so far all is going well . I tried my best to maintain the Dunlop tyres by rotating and balancing every 6 months and checking the pressure every 4 weeks however it’s still went pear shape . STAY AWAY from these tyres they are not proper SUV tyres
Recent reviews
Great value and perfomance, – Did a fantastic job, came with 2013 corolla hatch back, made 92000km. Never heard any tyres making that good Kms. But when I went to replace them at local store, I asked them for exact one but gave me Dunlop sp sport LM704 saying they do the same job not sure about the performance. Show details · 1
Good tyres and good value for money – Got this in replacement of Yokohama tyres in the Subaru, really decent everyday tyres for travelling. The tyres was really highly recommended from the place I got it and the value for money is really worth it. The tyres has thread for everyday use. I recently used it to drive up to the moutains and it was a smooth ride. Show details · 1
Very Good Lasts more than 60000 Kms – I am very happy with this tyres, using the same model in the 7 years.I have the Dunlop sp sport 01 on my Toyota Corolla. Good all round tyre in dry and wet weather good grip. The best thing I got over 70 000km out of these tyres. They can be hard to find new ones not many tyre dealers have them in stock I am seriously thinking about getting these again as I have never seen tyres lasting that long Show details · 1
No complain with my purchase – I installed these tyres in my Toyota camry more than 2 years ago. It's still going well so far. No issues so far. I have driven more than 30K so far. It was covered under Beurepairs warranty so replaced one tyre in past due to puncture. No Noise, great grip on wet condition. Show details · 1
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Safe tyre – This is a very good performance tyre. It offers excellent outright grip, and breaking in both dry- and wet-conditions. Comparing with other premium tyres, such as Pirelli Cinturato, Hankook Optimo K415, Bridgestone and Goodyear, its durability is not as good as others and more expensive than others at the time when I made the purchase. Show details · 1
Good quality, feel safe – I have had these tyres for years on a Toyota Corolla. A bit more expensive than others but seem to be more durable. I suggest shopping around. I got them at Kmart Tyre & Auto Service. They have a pricematching policy. No issues with the fitting. The driving experience is great. I am happy with these tyres. Show details · 1
Great for city drivers – I got these tyres as a replacement for the ones already on my car when I bought it 2 years ago. Price was great (but that's probably more due to finding a competitive garage as I didn't buy them from Dunlop directly). I'm pretty heavy on the right foot when it comes to standing starts and I've noticed a considerable lack of wheelspins even on wet… Read more · 1
roads and over painted lines. Several months after purchase they still look pretty new so I guess that makes them durable.
I rarely drive out of the city so can't comment on dusty/muddy/off-road conditions, but for the regular commuter I see nothing wrong with these.
Really good for the price – I bought a set of 4 tyres for my BA Ford Falcon as the previous tyres wore out in under 30,000 kms. So far so good, I've had these tyres since July 2016 and have only just done a tyre rotation with them. The price from K Mart was also good value for money, better than Bob Jane T Mart who claimed they didn't have the Dunlop's in stock, I would have… Read more · 1
to wait an extra week and then wanted to charge an extra $150.00 on top of what K Mart charged which was around $530.00.
Wet or Dry, Clings to the corners like a Gekko – Long life and exceptionally durable, Best road holding for all road cars in wet or dry conditions. 68000Km travelled hard driving at times, I have replaced 2X after screw punctured one tyre of front driving pair, Other 3 Tyres still roadworthy, Replaced 2 as I prefer 2 new tyres to match. Show details · 1
Good Tyre for the price – Got these for my 2007 Corolla Sedan and so far they have been good. Road noise is less (Goodyears that i had before were terrible with that). Handling, cornering has improved (City driving 50-80 kph) and wet road performance has been good so far (120 - 130 kph on wet Arnhem Highway and 100 kph on the same road in light rain). Lets see how they… Read more · 1
wear in extreme heat up here in NT.
PS - If you drive your performance car like a (expletive) idiot, then do not blame the tyres if you lose control or swerve.
23k and they are gone – Had 4 of the SP LM 704’s fitted on our Honda Euro. After 23k they are shot. Have had Dunlop’s and Michelin tyres before and the Dunlop’s are the worse tyres by a long way. We are pretty sedate drivers but have found that the back of the car would move around particularly in the wet and the mileage is terrible. Show details
77,000km over a period of 6 years – A very high mileage tyre. It lasted me slightly over 77,000km, over a period of 6 years. I am only now due for a replacement. Towards the end of the life, the ride is slightly harsher however it is expected. Otherwise no complaints. Brake is good, handling is good, durability is excellent. Show details
Great Handling at Competitive Price – Fitted to Falcon Sedan, took dealer recommended tyre pressure at Beaurepaires Midland, and have been great handling and minimal road noise. Very secure when driving on wet roads. Fitted price was very competitive for 4 tyres. Dealer had many other tyres to supply so choice was easy option. Not the cheapest or dearest but most suitable. Safe and secure when driving through heavy rain Show details
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Good on a Subaru Forester – I bought 4 of these at Beaurepaires. Same good service as reported by another reviewer here. I didn't want top of the line but something good and safe. The tyres are not too noisy, I've had noisy tyres before. They have been great locally and on the freeway, braking has been faultless. It feels like the car has been slightly lifted and… Read more
straightened, even though my last tyres were pretty good and evenly worn.
The other reviews are helpful, I wish I read them prior to purchase. Especially where people say the tyres have soft side walls that affect cornering and fuel consumption. I don't do fast corners so I hope they'll be ok.
Haven't had them long enough to say if they would be a 5 star tyre.
Good, cheap tyres – Bought 2 of these tyres last month, and I am happy with them, It got this sporty look and tmy car handles have improved. Highly recommended for everyone looking for a cheap, good tyre. Excellent choice for daily commuting. It also comes with warranty so you can never go wrong. Show details
Dunlop sport 01 – Had these tyres on corolla sports 2013 never had wheel alignment got 87000ks on clock. On special at the moment for $700.00 for 4 fitted. Definitely worth the money. Great tyre in the wet. No noise on the highway. more than happy With the way they handle the round abouts. Show details
High Quality – I have bought a set and it's improved my driving experience and decreased the stopping distance. The tires are the only contact of the car with the road. So, don't just buy a cheap one. But shop around and buy the good quality for relatively cheap. Overall, I'm happy with the quality. Show details
Good, durable tyre: excellent profile – Great tyres and excellent value for money with fantastic after sales service provided by Beaurepaires. The tyres are good in the wet, low noise and comfortable ride. Feel safe in tight corners when hard pressed and a good tyre for sealed and unsealed surfaces. Got 4 at a good price including balancing and a wheel alignment all included Show details
Fast wearing – Supplied with my brand new ASX, rotated at 15,000 service due to outside wear on front tyres. Have just replaced back tyres with new Toyo as they have scrubbed out at 26,000 kms. I do not hoon, and drive on good made roads. Front end alignment done with tyre replacement - no problems. Not impressed.!!! Show details
Great tyres, wore well – These tyres were great, I still have one on after one after replacing the rest with michellins as I couldn't get the dunlop there and then when I had a puncture and saw that most of them needed replacing due to bad front wheel alignment. Anyway, the one that I kept on has lasted as long as the michelins, which now need replacing. I have just… Read more
order Dunlop LM703s, as the price from tyresales.com.au was too good to miss. I am further amazed that Rick's will fit and align them for free, and I think they are even offering a free car clean. Will review these other businesses when the tyres have been fitted.
Whats the problem – I've been driving on these tyres for 13 years since I bought my car brand new.Have had no problem whatsoever and have had 3 sets and they've all been the same.No worries at all.They grip the road in the wet or dry.Never slid with these.No noise problem.Can't fault them and will continue to use them. Show details
I am surprised to see negative reviews on these tyres – What to say, the car has driven 64000 kms on the same sets came originally with it and I would say would go for another 10000km or more on them. I am seriously thinking about getting these again as I have never seen tyres lasting that long apart from michlins I had on my other car and michelins are way much expensive than these. I do wonder… Read more
though if the factory tyres are superior from after market same brand tyres, if you know what I mean. Please do share any other comments or likings.
Noisy tire – This is a very very Very noisy tire.. it is also a hard tire... it is not suitable for regular city cars. You would think that the wheel bearings are damaged due to noise coming from tires.... tire is rock hard. There is uneven ribs on the sides that causes noise Show details
Not good tyres... can't wait to get rid of them! – Bought a VW second hand and unfortunately the previous owner put these horrible tyres on it instead of replacing the continental tyres with the same brand. I have found that the dunlops are the noisiest tyres that I have had on a car in a long time. (Had this experience with another car which also had dunlops) All my previous European cars have… Read more
had continentals tyres and I have to admit they are the quietest and comfortable tyres I have had.. can't wait to buy new continental tyres and enjoy driving again!
Perfect tyres for my car – I'm using lm704 for 4 years, i think this is the best tyre for daily use. Better grip on dry & wet road, never slipped or spinning. a little bit noisy on highway, but i don't care to the outside noise, i have good audio to skip noise from outside. I love lm704 performance. Good job dunlop. Show details
Dangerous in wet, poor at best in dry conditions – Long milage tyres with very low performance in all conditions. I ended up leaving the bitumen on a sharp downhill corner on the first wet day the tyres saw and ended up in a ditch. I've been driving for 30yrs and was accused of not driving to the conditions. I stress that you purchase these at your own risk. They give little to no warning of their limitations in wet conditions. Not worth the money or name (sport). Show details
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