Dunlop SP Sport Signature information from Consumer Reports

Dunlop SP Sport Signature

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$120.45 - $123.73

Summary: The Dunlop SP Sport Signature has no tread wear warranty. It has an asymmetrical tread pattern. - Check that the tire is installed with the sidewall label noting this side out. This tire is suitable for many coupes, sedans and sport cars.

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About - Dunlop SP Sport Signature
The Dunlop SP Sport Signature is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, ultra high performance all season tire models like the SP Sport Signature are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Dry handling: Dry 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 cornering grip on our skidpad; and subjective steering feel. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph.

About - Dunlop SP Sport Signature

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

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Dry handling:: Dry 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 cornering grip on our skidpad; and subjective steering feel.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph.

Features & Specs - Dunlop SP Sport Signature
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	None
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	W
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	420
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	AA
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	225/40R18
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By Bulldog0325

from Irwin, PA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good tire...has worked well in snow, too

2/9/2013

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Value

Wet grip

Winter traction

Cons

Noise

Ride comfort

Best Uses

Comment:

Came on a 2008 Accord I purchased. I like Dunlop's (previous Signature II owner). These tires have been fine in the snow Western P.A. has had and look very aggressive on the Accord. Car does feel the bumps and potholes and the noise is just slightly over average.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By JasonR37

from Atlanta, GA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love my Dunlop SP Sport Signature tires!

11/11/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Tread life

Value

Cons

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

The factory tires were shot on my 2006 Mazda3 at 28k miles. The guy at my local tire store recommended the Dunlop SP Sport Signature as a less expensive and longer lasting alternative. I got 58k miles out of my first set and replaced them with the same exact ones last year. I'm just as happy with my second set of Dunlops as I was the first.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Vicky

from Kent Island, MD

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not Happy

9/16/2012

Pros

Cons

Noise

Value

Best Uses

Comment:

Rear tires bubbling causing annoying noise. I've done the rotation as scheduled and was told not to rotate anymore, it would cause the car to vibrate. Have 20,000 miles on tires with good tread left. I'll listen to the noise until I can't stand it anymore. Very dissapointed. Will never buy Dunlop again.

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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