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Dunlop SP Sport 5000

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$146.36 - $153.89

Summary: V speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire does not have a mileage warranty.

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Type: V-speed rated tires

About - Dunlop SP Sport 5000
The Dunlop SP Sport 5000 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the SP Sport 5000 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - Dunlop SP Sport 5000

The Dunlop SP Sport 5000 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the SP Sport 5000 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

Features & Specs - Dunlop SP Sport 5000
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	V
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	NA
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	340
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	A
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	P215/60R16
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By Perplexed in Plano

from Plano, TX

2.0

Terrible tread life

10/9/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Cons

Noise

Tread life

Best Uses

Comment:

Got these through the Mercedes Benz dealer new (They paid for them). Needed to be replaced at 12,000 miles. Granted the GL450 is so heavy, it is hard on tires. The handling and noise level got worse pretty quicky. Many better tires out there.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By flying biz

from San Francisco

1.0

Dissapointment

10/2/2012

Pros

Comfortable Ride

Ride comfort

Cons

Tread life

Value

Very Poor Tread Life

Best Uses

Comment:

With 90% highway driving, tread life dreadful. Replaced one tire at 25,000 due to puncture. Tread on rest disappearing starting at 30,000. Factory installed on my Hyundai Genesis, will not be replacing with Dunlop.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By david - nola

from New Orleans, LA

1.0

No Tread Life Warranty for a Reason

9/30/2012

Pros

Cons

Tread life

Best Uses

Comment:

My daily commute is 50 miles per day and 45 of those miles are on the highway. Disappointed that treads are worn after only 35k miles. Came as factory supplied on 2011 Hyundai Genesis Sedan. When I searched for the tread life warranty I found there is no tread life warranty.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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