97%
- Ford Focus MK2 1.6TDCI 2008 2011
- 195/65 R15
- 120 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
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Dunlop SP5000
The Dunlop SP5000 is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
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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 April 2025.
- 6owner reviews
- 103,120miles driven
- 1sizes available
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Fuel
A
B
C100%
D
E
Wet
A
B
C100%
D
E
Noise
69dB B
US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty
260-340UTQG treadwearA-BTractionATemperature9-11/32"Tread depth (new)
Depends on the size and speed rating
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Dunlop SP5000 have?
In the US, the Dunlop SP5000 carries UTQG treadwear grades of 260 to 340, depending on size, with traction A-B 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 tread depth is 9-11/32" (7.1-8.7 mm), depending on size.
What is the Dunlop SP5000's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop SP5000 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop SP5000?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP5000 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop SP5000 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP5000 7.8 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop SP5000 again?
50% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop SP5000 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What sizes does the Dunlop SP5000 come in?
The Dunlop SP5000 is available in 1 sizes, ranging from 225/55 R18.
Owner Questions (1)
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October 28, 2016
The Dunlop SP5000 is an American all season tyre. It has some winter capabilities, but a full winter tyre will perform better during winter and snow driving.
Dunlop SP5000 Owner Reviews
Review this tyreWhat owners say
Across 6 owner ratings the Dunlop SP5000 averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.2. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 80% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings
- Owner score 78%
- Dry Grip 87%
- Road Feedback 83%
- Handling 83%
- Comfort 80%
- Wear 78%
- Wet Grip 72%
All 5 Dunlop SP5000 reviews
Score spread across 5 written reviews
59%
- Toyota Tundra 2021
- 225/55 R20
- 20,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
Ok in the summer as a highway tire. Worst tire I've had for rain and snow. I only use them in the summer to save the wear on my good tires. I swap them out as soon as I see any weather coming.
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80%
- Mazda
- 215/45 R18
- 41,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
I see a lot of goofballs saying it is bad in wet weather conditions, but I disagree. Although it isn’t the best, it’s good. This is NOT a summer tire. It is an ALL SEASON PERFORMANCE TIRE. don’t get it confused. It’s decent in snow, but you can’t really expect ANY low profile to be good in snow. That’s goofy. I wouldn’t get them again because a set of 4 here is 1100 USD.
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89%
- Mercedes Benz ML
- 255/60 R17
- 37,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
The Dunlops were the best tyre I've used so far, lasting 60,000 km/5 yrs and with enough tread to go another 1-2 years or more. Amazing durability. Would definitely have bought again but they are no longer made in the correct size, but if you can find some old stock, you will not regret snapping them up.
Couldn't say the same for the Pirelli Scorpion Zeros I had before them, that were worn out after 5 years/60,000 km. The Continental SportContacts that it rolled out of the factory on were gone after 2.5 years (40,000 km) - terrible value.
Couldn't say the same for the Pirelli Scorpion Zeros I had before them, that were worn out after 5 years/60,000 km. The Continental SportContacts that it rolled out of the factory on were gone after 2.5 years (40,000 km) - terrible value.
94%
- Mercedes Benz ML
- 225/45 R17
- 2,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
I've just spent the last 10 days driving across Europe and back and through the Krokonose mountain range in CZ Republic, through horrendous rain conditions, and heavy sleet, snow and ice and had no trouble at all. Maybe its the 4x4 car that the tyres are fitted to but the car felt totally safe at all times. This is not the first year I've been driving across Europe in the winter but with SP 5000's I've never felt the need to upgrade to a dedicated winter tyre and have only used low gear once and that was on sheet ice going down hill. Tremendous tyres in all weather.
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