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Dunlop SP Touring R1

Dunlop Tyres Premium Touring Summer

The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.5
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
84%
Wet Grip
75%
Road Feedback
75%
Handling
81%
Wear
82%
Comfort
76%
Buy again
74%
22 Reviews
78% Average
245,435 miles driven
Dunlop SP Touring R1

Dunlop SP Touring R1

Summer Premium
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7.5 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 22
Avg Rating: 77.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.19
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
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Review Summary

Based on 16 user reviews

Most drivers report the Dunlop SP Touring R1 as a comfortable, quiet, long-lasting touring tyre with solid dry grip and acceptable wet performance for everyday use, often praising value for money. High-scoring reviews highlight strong braking, stability, and low noise, with several noting long tread life. A minority of low-scoring reviews cite poor wet grip and occasional traction issues, and some mention noise or sidewall concerns. Overall sentiment is positive with durability, comfort, and price/value as standout strengths.

Strengths
  • Long tread life/durability
  • Good dry grip and braking
  • Comfortable ride
  • Low noise (many mentions)
  • Good value/affordable
  • Adequate wet performance (majority view)
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip concerns (minority)
  • Road noise for some
  • Occasional traction/sidewall issues

Top 3 Dunlop SP Touring R1 Reviews

Given 49% while driving a Mazda mazda 2 active (185/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
These are just a really anaverage dry tyre.
BUT IN THE WET THEY ARE A DEATH TRAP, THESE TYRES ARE SO DANGEROUS IN THE WET THAT THEY SHOULD BE WITHDRAWN FROM SALE AND ALL SOLD TYRES NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REFUNDED.
Do not trust your lives to these tyres....
Helpful 855
May 20, 2025
Given 100% while driving a Mitsubishi mirage dohc (165/65 R14) on mostly motorways for 30,000 spirited miles
I have done 40,000 miles and the tires still have useful life, very good on highway and dirt roads, also the braking and grip is very good.
Helpful 783
November 21, 2024
Given 83% while driving a (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Great experience. Recommended for family using comfort drive
Helpful 857
March 29, 2024

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Latest Dunlop SP Touring R1 Reviews

Given 63% while driving a Toyota (205/45 R15) on a combination of roads for 34,000 easy going miles
Last extremely long km, but very poor wet performance, a lot of understanding
Helpful 875
December 24, 2023
Given 79% while driving a Toyota Yaris (185/60 R15) on mostly country roads for 5 easy going miles
This is a very good cheap touring tires for my car, and its also comfortable for passanger,and the looks of the tires is nice too even only 3 symetris but i like the look
So this is recommended touring tires if you only have limited budget.
Helpful 924
August 30, 2023
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Given 96% while driving a Toyota etios (185/70 R14) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Low noise, very good on dry, excelente on wet. Comfortable ride and long lasting. The negative aspect is that although oi is a185 70, it is very narrow and measures 175 70.
Helpful 835
January 30, 2022
Given 84% while driving a Toyota Innova (205/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 20 average miles
Tires have been on for three years now... Owned the car for one year. Tires have never had any issues with traction, have plenty of tread left, and perform well enough for a family vehicle. Just got back from a wet, windy mountain journey and no issues whatsoever. No loss of traction on switchback inclines requiring gear one, in the rain. Vehicle is RWD.
Helpful 949
October 16, 2021
Given 80% while driving a Daihatsu Xenia x 1.3 (185/70 R14) on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
Before use enasave ec 300 now change sp touring r1 much better than
Helpful 943
November 18, 2020
Given 57% while driving a Toyota Corolla Altis (205/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Ended up changing them within a month of installation. Won’t recommend them to anyone. The car felt slippery even on dry roads and the stopping distance had increased
Helpful 895
November 4, 2020
Given 80% while driving a Isuzu Panther LS 2007 (205/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
All I hear is just noise from the diesel engine when in highway. Strong sidewall. Overall, good tires. Will buy again.
Helpful 979
August 20, 2020
Given 95% while driving a (205/50 R16 R) on for 0 average miles
the best tyre that i used.the gripping force is perfect for wet and dry condition.for emergecy brake the vehcle stop perfectly on the spot ,unfortunately knock by the back vehcle.the best thing is that its last longer than other 2 brands that i use before for extra 1 more year.
Helpful 969
August 28, 2019
Given 37% while driving a Honda 1.8 iVTEC Es (195/65 R15 H) on mostly motorways for 40,000 easy going miles
There is no warrantee claim. And not lasts more.. Sidewall bumps are often. Bad experience.
Helpful 995
April 15, 2019
Given 87% while driving a Mitsubishi Attrage GS (185/60 R15) on mostly town for 8,000 easy going miles
The price is very affordable. tag value is nice. wet ground A. fuel C. I was satisfied with the tires. There is not much road noise. Comfort is nice. It is a standard family vehicle and a fairly adequate tire for standard use. I advise.
Helpful 970
August 27, 2018
Given 71% while driving a Honda City (195/55 R15) on mostly motorways for 2,000 average miles
i have Honda city Model 2012. last time i use Goodyear F1 DC5. Now drive around 3000 Km. feedback for turn over i think smooth it ok but i don;t like noise feedback of road.
Helpful 652
March 10, 2018
Given 93% while driving a Toyota Corolla (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 24,000 spirited miles
I have been using Yokohama dB in my Cororlla, upon suggested by Discount Tyres i installed Dunlop SP Touring R1 with a 500Km performance check moneyback guarantee in September 2016.

Well these dunlops performed as per suggested, steering response is very good, the car consumes a bit lesser fuel, braking is as good as yokohama, very silent tyres and comfort is great aswell. The wear factor is that there is still 3mm left on the tyres

I must say with all these capabilities as a price lower than yokohamas I have installed SPT R1 in my other cars aswel and im very happy with is specially with the temperatures and road conditions in Pakistan.
Helpful 649
November 2, 2017
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