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Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 55% from 9 owner reviews 22% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2018.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 138,000miles driven
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Tyre Reviews Score

Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF

6.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 55% 18% 38%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 34% 6.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Size Range12 sizes available

195-275Width35-55Profile16-19Rim

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

280UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature10/32"Tread depth (new)

Popular sizes205/45 R17275/35 R18225/50 R17245/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF have?
In the US, the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 280, with traction A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. New, it has 10/32" (7.9 mm) of tread.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF 4.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF 4.9 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 9,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF again?
22% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF averages 55%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.1 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 4.6. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 29% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 55%
  • Dry Grip 71%
  • Wet Grip 60%
  • Road Feedback 60%
  • Handling 57%
  • Wear 49%
  • Comfort 46%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 63%

“Very good grip on dry and wet allowing for very tight confident cornering. The steering feels quite heavy, providing good feedback from the road. The problem is, they are hard as rock! Even for RunFlats. Every time I go...”

  • MINI Cooper S
  • 7,000 miles
Read full review → 619 found this helpful
Most critical 24%

“Horrible Runflat Tyre. They cause a jarring ride, are average in the dry and awful in the wet. They have no feel and on top of that they wear quickly. They also seem to pick up punctures VERY easily and at £180...”

  • MINI Cooper S
  • 9,000 miles
Read full review → 570 found this helpful
Longest term 83%

“These tyre's have lasted approx 16k fronts and 28k rears. Grip in the dry is excellent and in the wet they are sure footed, the tread pattern is nice also, however with all Run Flat tyre's they are very harsh and a hard...”

  • MINI Cooper S
  • 16,000 miles
Read full review → 663 found this helpful

All 7 Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
63%
Member
Very good grip on dry and wet allowing for very tight confident cornering. The steering feels quite heavy, providing good feedback from the road. The problem is, they are hard as rock! Even for RunFlats. Every time I go over a pothole it feels like the car is going to break. It feels really hard on bumpy road, even at low speed. In fact, part of the background lights off the AC buttons have turned off after going over a pothole.. Time to change the front tires, witch have worn out way faster than the rear ones. Going for something more confortable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 619
71%
Member
  • BMW 530i
  • 275/35 R18 W
  • 5,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Average mix of town and fast road driving.
Careful driver.
This tyre is satisfactory in all areas except noise and comfort which are below average.
I'll change them for michelins when worn.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 651
64%
Member
  • BMW 530D
  • 245/45 R18 W
  • 50,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
Pleased with wear. Fronts lasted just shy of 50,000 motorway miles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 601

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59%
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These run flat tyres came with Mini Factory JCW in 205/45/17 V84.The tyres felt hard throughout their life and tramlined and torque steered constantly. The road noise was good and confort moderate. I would not purchase again due to the cost of replacement - £160 per wheel fitted. I have opted for Mitchelin Pilot Sport 3 205/45/17 W88 XL as i had these on Mini Cooper S 2003 and they transformed the dry and wet cornering, braking and complete removed tramlining and lessened talk steer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 621
83%
Member
These tyre's have lasted approx 16k fronts and 28k rears.

Grip in the dry is excellent and in the wet they are sure footed, the tread pattern is nice also, however with all Run Flat tyre's they are very harsh and a hard ride, which over a few nasty bumps on UK roads really rattles the hell out of you.

I would buy these again if they were cheaper but not for 150 quid fitted, I think the Continental SC3 SSR tyres for 130 quid fitted are a much better choice.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 663
53%
Member
  • BMW 520d
  • 225/50 R17
  • 12,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
12000 miles per tyre to 1.5mm on BMW 520 at £200 each complete waste of money. First set of Bridgestones lasted 30k.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 713
24%
Member
Horrible Runflat Tyre. They cause a jarring ride, are average in the dry and awful in the wet. They have no feel and on top of that they wear quickly.

They also seem to pick up punctures VERY easily and at £180 (205/45/17) a NON-REPAIRABLE tyre you would be made to replace it with another. Just picked up a full set of Avon ZZ3's for £240 (205/40/17) and they are so much better its almost comical!

In short you would be mad to spend you money on Dunlop SP Sport 01's.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 570
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