Dunlop SP Sport LM 705

The SP SPORT LM705 has been designed in Japan and offers more comfort, better tread life and improved handling.

Tyre review data from 33 tyre reviews averaging 74% over 381,870 miles driven.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 62%
Road Feedback 70%
Handling 74%
Wear 81%
Comfort 89%
Buy again 65%
Expected Mileage 52,333 miles (84,222 km) Low Confidence
User Review Data

52,333 miles (84,222 km) from 3 end-of-life reviews

Based on user-submitted reviews where tyres reached end of life

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Review Summary

Based on 31 user reviews

Most drivers describe the Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tyre with solid dry grip and good value, especially for bad roads and long trips. However, a recurring and higher-weighted concern is weak wet grip and braking, with several users reporting slippery behavior in rain; handling is also softer due to the compliant sidewalls. Overall sentiment is positive, but wet-performance expectations should be moderate.

Strengths
  • Low noise
  • Ride comfort
  • Dry grip (normal driving)
  • Value for money
  • Handles potholes/rough roads
  • Fuel efficiency/low rolling resistance
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip and braking
  • Soft handling/steering response

Top 3 Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 Reviews

Given 80% while driving a Mazda 6 (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I mounted them yesterday and went out for a test drive. It was a very rainy day. I took tight corners at 90 km/h and didn't feel the car lose stability or control. I'm coming from Toyo Proxes Sport 1s, which felt better in wet corners, but these tires perform well and are very good value.
Now, if anyone wants to take corners at 150 km/h in the rain, before looking for a good tire, they should consult a psychologist. Cheers.
Helpful 421 - tyre reviewed on May 10, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Mazda 6 (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 50,000 average miles
I've done 1,500 kilometers on these tires and so far they've performed wonderfully, both in dry and wet conditions. I haven't had any problems. Obviously, I haven't pushed them to their limits and I don't think I will. In normal driving, there are no complaints. On the contrary, what surprises me most is their smoothness. When going over speed bumps, potholes, etc., it's wonderful, it's as if I had installed the best shock absorbers.
Helpful 268 - tyre reviewed on June 4, 2025
Given 64% while driving a Toyota Yaris (185/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
These tyres get punctured so easily. The cost that I saved when buying them over Yokohama has been exceeded by frequent trips to puncture shops. I was using Hankook Optimo K415 before these. Hankook was better in all aspects except noise
Helpful 400 - tyre reviewed on December 7, 2024
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Given 83% while driving a Honda CIVIC 1.6 VTEC (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 62,000 average miles
im using this tyres for 4years now, and the grip in dry weather is very good, the comfort and the less worries for being deflated makes me enjoy this tyres more. made in japan is the main reason i love this sets
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on August 25, 2025
Given 90% while driving a Toyota Prius (195/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 111,111 average miles
It’s good on both way wet or dry and so quiet
Helpful 86 - tyre reviewed on August 14, 2025
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 93% while driving a Honda Jazz (185/55 R15) on mostly town for 15 average miles
We are using this tyre nearly 2 years. 20.000 km. 185/55/15

Dry grip: No problem
Wet Grip: No problem
Wear: Enough

This tyre is soft. It has got Shinobi tech. Unbeliveable comfort. Noise is minimum level. I will buy for honda jazz again. If you are looking silince and comfort, this tyre is best.
Helpful 237 - tyre reviewed on June 16, 2025
Given 73% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Have the lm705s on a 2021 camry le 215 55 17 iirc. Compared to stock Bridgestone ecopia's very similar. The ecopias cost $180, The lm705s for $78. These were the only name brands in this price range other then sumitomos and that are made in japan. Dunlops are made by sumitomo tho so. The lm705s say sumitomo rubber ltd on them. The lettering on the dunlops lm704s are the same as the sumitomo tires which, imo look cheap. The stock bridgestones lettering looked nicer. Overall tires perform well with the camry in Dry and even wet. Read the reviews on wet being lack luster which was a concern in south florida but seemed to perform well. For the price, it's what you can expect for these sumitomos, I mean dunlops.
Helpful 283 - tyre reviewed on April 17, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
This is my second review
After a year summer/winter
These are pretty good tires good in all aspects
Very comfortable and robust for bad roads & potholes .
These are not performance tire but touring so do not expect UHP.
As miles pileup will show how will last and be.
Until now satisfied with them.
Made in Japan is one of strong points because in market most tires are outscored its common now.
Helpful 402 - tyre reviewed on December 1, 2024
Given 89% while driving a Honda Jazz (185/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
This is only one month usage. 100-120 km/h mild corner handling awesome(dry way). I took corner safe, but other cars struggled. Steering wheel abruptly turning left to right and right to left beetwen vehicles was safe (120-140 km/h and dry way).

Comfort of tire is perfect.

Noise of tire is little.

I have not tried under wet way. But ı will write
Helpful 394 - tyre reviewed on June 24, 2024
Given 71% while driving a Toyota Corolla Altis (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 6 average miles
Bought them 3 months back for my Toyota Corolla. All smooth and fine for the first 7,000-8,000km on motorways and then went on a trip up north in mountains. These tyres seriously lack grip even on dry roads. Going downhill was scary business and they struggled for grip in sharp turns. I know they are not made for any sporty drives but used Advan DBs earlier and they were perfectly fine in similar situation and speeds.
I live in Pakistan and roads are properly bad in my area but the wear and durability on these is good. Drove them over the rougest of surfaces without any issue - never had a puntucre so far but they made me miss Advan DBs when it comes to grip. Dont go for them if you enjoy driving on bendy roads or have occassional adrenaline rushes.
Helpful 533 - tyre reviewed on June 23, 2024
Given 76% while driving a Honda Jazz (185/55 R15) on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
I have bought a Dunlop LM705W 185/55/r15 86V tyre. I used tihs only one week. I should have bought a comfort tyre. There were only two alternatives. Kumho HS52 and Dunlop LM705W. Kumho might better chouise for grip. Kumho was lower price also. But I chose comfort. Dry grip is good but I felt slide wet road in corner 70-80 km/h little bit. This might be wrong review for only one week. My old tyre Dunlop FM800 handling was better than this. But comfort of this tyre is perfect. Road noise is minimum.
Helpful 470 - tyre reviewed on May 29, 2024
Given 89% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,200 average miles
This my initial review
Dunlop LM705 ;
Have them six months done
(6,200k)miles .
These are touring tires not HP/UHP.
Dry/Wet : Very good.
Comfort: Very good & silent.
Fuel economy: Very good.
Handle bad roads and potholes.
I'll give more feedback as miles pileup.
Until now pleased with them
Helpful 364 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2024
Given 56% while driving a Peugeot 206 1.6 16v NFX (185/65 R14) on mostly country roads for 30,000 average miles
In dry roads has normal grip and it's ok but in wet and specialy Ice & Snow It has no grip. In wet it's more better than snow but in snow it's really awful! I lose my grip several times in the snow road and I save my car with hard tries for getting stable.
It's comfort, mostly touring tyre and if you want a touring and soft tyre this model of Dunlop keeps you satisfied.
Helpful 430 - tyre reviewed on February 23, 2024
Given 81% while driving a Ford fusion hybrid (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
My initial Review
I have done 5k on them
They seem fine no issues
Coming from UHP tyres to touring need get use to the limits differ
I'll give update done more miles in all conditions.
Dry ; Very Good
Handling ; Good
Comfortable
Lower fuel consumption because of low resistance.
Manufacturered in Japan
Helpful 360 - tyre reviewed on January 24, 2024
Given 59% while driving a BMW x1 25i x drive (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 60,000 spirited miles
it is a great comfort tyre with the lowest price in the market, much cheaper than yokomaha db, the wear can do 50,000km easy. the comfort is created by the soft side wall therefore there is almost no handling. i have driven many cars and mostly sport car with manual gearbox, these LM705 you MUST NOT push under wet condition, even just little rain, NEVER drive with this tyre over 120km/h on wet road. YOU WILL GET KILLED. the wet braking is super weak, easy to start grift in low speed corner. i try the pressure start from 28psi all the way up to 40psi, the best comfort setting is 34psi and the better handling with 37psi. the good dry grip is only maintain the first 15,000km.
Helpful 373 - tyre reviewed on September 28, 2023