The Dunlop SP Sport FM800 is a summer touring tyre that owners generally rate well for dry and wet grip, value and low noise. Tread-life experiences are less consistent, with a small minority also describing declining grip as it wears.
Owners give the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 a broadly favourable account, led by confidence in dry and wet conditions. Dry grip is praised by 30 of 49 owners and wet grip by 25, with few opposing comments. Value is another clear strength, attracting 18 favourable mentions and none negative. Low road noise is praised more often than criticised, while comfort and dry handling also receive several positive comments. The 54 reviews average 79.6%, and 45 are positive, making these stronger themes than the scattered complaints.
The picture is less uniform over the tyre's life. Nine comments favour tread life and four criticise it, with later-life accounts covering both long service and earlier-than-hoped replacement. A small minority describe grip fading as the tyre wears, but the repeat-owner accounts do not establish a consistent decline. For everyday summer driving, the owner experience supports its grip and value, while expectations of mileage and lasting refinement need more caution. This account rests on owner reviews alone, so it does not establish measured braking distances or a comparison with an independent test field.
The quick answer
Owners say83%from 63 owner reviews84% would buy againRead the reviews
Tests saySorry, we don't currently have any test data for the Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Strengths & weaknessesDry gripWet gripSummarised from owner reviews
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 October 2026.
How many miles does the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 is expected to last around 37,529 miles (60,397 km).
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport FM800?
Across 63 owner ratings the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 averages 83%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 7.8. 19 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 88% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop SP Sport FM800?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 54 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 54 reviews. 19 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 again?
84% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 again, based on the 62 owner reviews that answered the question. 48% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
More questions about the Dunlop SP Sport FM800(3)
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport FM800's dry grip?
Of the 49 owner reviews analysed for the Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 31 mention dry grip: 30 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent dry grip and handling, especially when punting the car through twisty country roads". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport FM800's wet grip?
Of the 49 owner reviews analysed for the Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 27 mention wet grip: 25 praise it (confident wet grip) and 2 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "I can not believe the amount of grip in the wet for the price". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport FM800's road noise?
Of the 49 owner reviews analysed for the Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 19 mention road noise: 15 praise it (quiet) and 4 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "This tyres are so quiet i have to tune my music down 2 volume now". Read those reviews
Questions and Answers for the Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Hi I would like to know are Dunlop tyres and particularly the FM800 range have a high rolling resistance? Show moreHi I would like to know are Dunlop tyres and particularly the FM800 range have a high rolling resistance? Because I currently have the Falken Sincera and they are heavy tyres not agile at all, the size in question is 195/50/R15, thinking of changing soon just need some advice Thanks! Show less
August 25, 2025
There are plenty of tests on the site showing the Dunlop touring products are generally fine in rolling resistance tests. Unfortunately I have not seen any tests specifically of the FM800 however if you are in a region that displays the EU tyre labels in retail that would be a good starting point.
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I have a Toyota Yaris 2018 SX. What is the safest (dry/wet grip and anti aquaplaning) and newest tyre: 1. Dunlop FM 800 or 2. Bridgestone Ecopia 300? Show moreI have a Toyota Yaris 2018 SX.
What is the safest (dry/wet grip and anti aquaplaning) and newest tyre:
1. Dunlop FM 800 or
2. Bridgestone Ecopia 300?
Thanks for your steer...
M Show less
September 29, 2024
I'm not sure, sorry. These are both fairly often niche patterns.
Summer tyres: Suburban driving, occasional highway, smooth ride, low noise, low annual milage, wet conditions safety is a main consideration. Show moreSummer tyres:
Suburban driving, occasional highway, smooth ride, low noise, low annual milage, wet conditions safety is a main consideration.
Would you go with this tyre Dunlop SP Sport FM800 or the Continental Ultra Contact 7 Show less
May 11, 2024
I think I would probably side with the newer tyre, which is the UltraContact 7.
I wanted to ask what are the European labeling parameters of these tyres (wet grip, fuel efficiency and noise).
August 22, 2019
The label scores vary depending on size and part number. We don't keep records of the FM800 so it will be best to go directly to Dunlop.
Which tire is best value and better break test?
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 or Toyo Proxes CF2
April 5, 2019
I have not seen these in a test together yet, sorry.
Is this tyre good and the wear of the tyre is it good or bad?
December 10, 2017
There have been no magazine wear tests of the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 but the user reviews on this website indicate the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 wears well.
Dry and wet grip are the strongest themes for the Dunlop SP Sport FM800, praised by 30 and 25 of 49 owners respectively. The 54 reviews average 79.6%, with 45 positive, six neutral and three negative. Value attracts 18 favourable comments and none negative, while low noise is praised 15 times against four complaints. Tread life is more variable, with nine favourable and four critical comments, including later-life accounts of both long service and early replacement. A small minority describe grip declining as it wears, but repeat-owner experiences do not show a consistent deterioration pattern. Comfort and dry handling also receive several positive mentions, supporting the generally favourable everyday impression.
What owners mention most counted across 49 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 63 ratings
Owner score83%
Dry Grip87%
Wet Grip85%
Handling83%
Wear83%
Comfort83%
Road Feedback78%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 79%
“Fitted to a 2012 VW Up @ 148000km, 4th set of tyres I've put on this car since I bought it new. Excellent dry grip and handling, especially when punting the car through twisty country roads. Wet weather grip is very...”
“About 30,000km driven on a heavy FWD-biased AWD Hot Hatchback, these were great when new (see initial review) but have lost their touch when worn. This is fine and to be expected, but they are almost at the wear...”
“I have Skoda Octavia 1.4. Firs I had Continental EcoContact 5 (terrible tires), then I switched to the Dunlop SP Sport FM800 and it was amazing! The dry and wet grip is great and the Straight Aqua is way batter then...”
About 30,000km driven on a heavy FWD-biased AWD Hot Hatchback, these were great when new (see initial review) but have lost their touch when worn. This is fine and to be expected, but they are almost at the wear indicators after 30,000km. Granted, this is with plenty of spirited mountain driving thrown into the mix, as well as a gravel autocross for good measure.
Not really any noisier than new, but this may be due to the extra sound insulation in my car. Dry grip limits are quite good still even when worn, and the tire will let you know audibly before you break traction; However, wet traction has suffered quite a bit, I'm able to get heavy wheelspin in an AWD launch in the wet, whereas they had no problem before.
Overall, a decent buy and great in the wet when new but wish they lasted a bit longer (being touring oriented tires) and wet performance falling off strongly when worn. Will probably move to something more performance oriented now.
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Initial Impressions
Honda
195/65 R15
3,000 miles
Compatible to Good Year Efficient Grip
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Fantastic tyre for the price. I can not believe the amount of grip in the wet for the price. Lots of confidance in this tyre. The tyre life was great for the amount of punishment they took. I wish I could still buy them.
I have just purchashed Primacy 5 and they are good but I havent got the confidence of them in the wet yet. I feel the FM800 is just as good as the Primacy 5.
Fitted to a 2012 VW Up @ 148000km, 4th set of tyres I've put on this car since I bought it new. Excellent dry grip and handling, especially when punting the car through twisty country roads. Wet weather grip is very good, and I felt confident on these tyres even in the most challenging of conditions where I live. Good steering feel and feedback. A tad noisy, especially at the limit, but I've had much worse. Wear is a bit disappointing compared to previous tyres I've had on this car (I'm used to getting around 50000km per set), but perhaps this is a characteristic of being a somewhat sporty tyre. Other than the relatively short lifespan, I have no complaints.
Fitted to a 2012 Golf R, these have great grip for a touring tyre (even compared to the Advan Fleva V701 I had before on a previous set of wheels), and are really reassuring in the wet, even when pushing it. Lateral grip is great but I can get a hint of wheelspin pushing the tyres to their limits in the wet. Cannot comment on wear yet. Also very quiet. Sidewall isn't the most stiff so steering feel is more vague, however potentially due to tire size (235/45/17) rather than the fault of the design.
A good tyres for daily drive. Fitted them on Kia cerato K3. Being compared to previous Yokohama ES32. I think this tyres are very comfortable and the traction, dry grip and wet gripis very good.
I've had the Dunlop SpSport FM800 for almost 2 years, I have done one trackday and many thousand kms of spirited driving, on backroads and even gravel tracks.
These tyres grip surprisingly well on both wet and dry. Being very progressive at the limit and very predictable, I have pushed these tyres hard on the track and they have never given me any grief, although my car isn't fast in a straight line I have modified it to be a backroad and corner specialist and these tyres keep up. They also wear very well having done around 12,000 km on them and still have about 1mm left on the lowest tyre. I would highly recommend and buy again but they are not available in my size in my country anymore :(
Been using these tyres for about 2 weeks. So far, dry and wet grip are quite good although felt that the braking distance can be better. No fanfare or felt any loss of traction when going through a water puddles However, steering felt less precise. Notwithstanding, this is a touring tyre and I was using a UHP tyre with a ‘V’ speed rating before this set of tyres. Not sure about the wear as I have just used these tyres for about 2 weeks. All in all, a decent tyre at a reasonable price.
Drove these LM800s on my Toyota Sienta Hybrid (gen2 1.5L) after my three sets of Ecopia 150 & 300, Yoko V552 for fuel economy (averaged 750km before fuel indicator lights up - on City/Highway : 30/70); fuel economy dropped to about 700km but the dry and especially wet traction is exceptional. Carpark turn slippage and squeal was very much minimized. Excellent as an overall compared to previous Bridgestone Ecopia and Yokohama BlueEarth. Couldn’t find anything else better for the price. Rotated when noisy (+20k) and back to a quiet ride. Thumbs up
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