Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S[H] information from Consumer Reports

Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S[H]

Price range:

$80.35 - $90.64

Summary: H speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire has no mileage warranty.

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Type: H-speed rated tires

About - Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S[H]
The Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S[H] is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the SP Sport 7000 A/S[H] 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 7000 A/S[H]

The Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S[H] is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the SP Sport 7000 A/S[H] 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 7000 A/S[H]
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	H
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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User Reviews - Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S[H]

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By DW - WTX

from Midland, TX

4.0

Very good tread life

3/5/2013

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Tread life

Value

Cons

Noise

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

These were the stock tires on my '08 Honda Accord. i am at 62K miles right now, and still on the original set. Granted, I've probablty gone about 5-10k miles beyond the recommended tread, but these baby's last! I had one issue in the beginning. One of the 4 tires developed a bubble on the sidewall at about 5,000 miles. I had that one replaced, and never had another issue. Noise on these is not very good, but personally, thats not a huge problem for me; I don't mind that. I drive the highways of West Texas quite a bit lately (where the interstate speed limits are 80 mph), and you can really hear the road noise with these. I love them simply because they lasted so long. I am shopping for a new set of tires now, and these are the top of mky list

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Le Mastre

from Los Angeles, CA

5.0

Consumer reports is right!

2/26/2013

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Value

Cons

None so far

Best Uses

Comment:

I've compared Top rated 8 [H] Tires on Consumer Reports. I found Dunlop SP Sport 7000 not only has very good value at less than $90 per tire but had very good overall reviews as well. I've been very satisfied with these new Dunlops ever since. They provide very good ride quality and very secure grip on the road. My previous mates were Michelin Primacy MXV4[V] and Bridgestone Turanza Serenity[H]. They both only lasted less than 30,000 each. I prefer these Dunlop over my ex-es.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Garwig

from Beckley,WV

1.0

Low tread life

11/28/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Cons

Tread life

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

I drive in all weather climate the tires do good on dry and wet roads,but are not good for winter roads.The front tires on my car had to be replaced at 8,000 miles due to poor tread wear.My car has 22,000 miles on it now and at a recent service I was informed my tire tread is at 3/32 and needed to be replaced.Keep in mind two tires were replaced at 8,000 miles.I am very very dissatisfied with these tire and think Dunlop/ Goodyear/Kelly should recall all of these tires.I am now looking for tires 235/45/18 and can't find them locally ,have to order at a cost of approx.$259 -$300 each.:(

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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