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The SP Sport 5000 is Dunlop's Ultra High Performance All-Season radial developed for drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans. The SP Sport 5000 is designed to provide ultra high performance and all-season versatility by blending traction on dry and wet roads with traction in light snow.

Depending on the tire size and/or Original Equipment vehicle application, the tires feature either an asymmetric or symmetric tread design to tune their comfort, traction and performance characteristics. Most lower profile sizes feature an asymmetric tread design that feature large interconnected outer shoulder blocks and independent intermediate tread blocks to enhance dry road cornering and stability, while the inner tread blocks with open shoulder grooves enhance wet traction and reduce the risk of hydroplaning. Most higher aspect ratio sizes feature a symmetric version with large shoulder blocks, notched intermediate ribs and a continuous center rib to balance dry cornering and handling with wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.

Full-face, cross-cut sipes engineered into all sizes provide more biting edges for slush and snow traction, and an exclusive high performance all-season tread compound is used to blend traction, treadwear, and rolling resistance to meet a wide range of driving and weather conditions. The tires' internal structures include twin steel belts reinforced by Dunlop's Jointless Band (JLB) technology that uses spirally wound nylon to provide high-speed durability while it reduces weight and helps provide more uniform ride quality.

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Tire Category: Ultra High Performance All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
Fair
62%
4.8M
2.4 - Unacceptable
5.8 - Fair
5.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
5.6 Wet Traction
7.2 - Good
7.1 Corner Stability
7.3 Dry Traction
7.2 Steering Response
3.9 - Poor
4.8 Light Snow Traction
3.4 Deep Snow Traction
3.5 Ice Traction
5.3 - Fair
5.8 Ride Quality
4.8 Noise
5.1 - Fair

Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Reviews

Feedback patterns show the Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical delivers solid dry traction (scores 7-8), with responsive handling appreciated in its Ultra High Performance category. Wet performance draws mixed reactions, with some noting adequate grip but frequent mentions of hydroplaning risks and inconsistent braking. Winter capabilities fall short of All-Season expectations, with numerous reports of poor snow and ice traction. Comfort receives lukewarm ratings, with noise levels and ride harshness commonly cited as drawbacks. Treadwear emerges as a significant concern, with many customers reporting premature wear despite moderate mileage. While suitable for dry conditions, buyers prioritizing year-round versatility may find limitations in wet and winter environments.

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167 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 121 positive
  • 46 negative

Most customers rate dry traction highly with scores of 7-10, praising responsive handling and reliable grip. While a few lower scores exist, the SP Sport 5000 delivers confident dry performance as an Ultra High Performance All-Season tire.

November 14, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
2.7 out of 5 Star Rating
2.7 out of 5

...These tires are a lot of fun if all you'll encounter is dry weather though. I'm a pretty aggressive driver and don't mind pushing tires to their limits. In the dry, you can roll these through any turn and go confident knowing traction will continue...

Do NOT buy these tires if you live in an area where it rains, unless you're a cat and have lives to spare. These tires came stock on our 22 Corolla SE and have to be the WORST tire I've ever experienced in my life with wet traction/handling. These tires are a lot of fun if all you'll encounter is dry weather though. I'm a pretty aggressive driver and don't mind pushing tires to their limits. In the dry, you can roll these through any turn and go confident knowing traction will continue. Toss in a drop of water and you better hang on. Water left from a mist is dangerous. Standing water during heavy rain is dangerous. With 17000 miles on these, they still have a bit of tread, so tread life is good, even with really spirited driving in dry weather. Can't complain about that. I'm not sure how Toyota got away with putting these on a regular car most will buy to commute daily in. It's a great value if you'll only drive during warm/dry days. Even cold days are "ok" with traction, maybe a bit more of a slide or late reaction based on steering input.
Seriously avoid if you value your life in wet weather. There are better, cheaper, tires out there that will get you home in one piece.

Vehicle: 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 17,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SPRING, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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July 17, 2021
2.3 out of 5 Star Rating
2.3 out of 5

...These tires do somewhat well when it is dry and takes hard turns somewhat well. I don't hear the tires squeal...

As mentioned by another 2018 C-HR owner - This is the OEM tire for this Toyota vehicle. The tread pattern is not the same as in this photo at all. It looks somewhat like the Dunlop SP10. The tires on the C-HR does not have the curving in water channels (asymmetric?). May look for either a more better performing tire for this next year 2021. I don't have many miles on this vehicle - not like my daily driver 2018 RAV4 -( Falken Wildpeak AT Trails on that).
These tires do somewhat well when it is dry and takes hard turns somewhat well. I don't hear the tires squeal. I don't want to push this vehicle too hard as the weakest part is the transmission.
So far wear on the tires is appearing normal - still have lots of tread left. No noticeable cracks in the sidewalls from not being driven as much and being over three years old.
I am not overly impressed by this tire, I will replace them with something else, eventually.

Vehicle: 2018 Toyota C-HR
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RADCLIFF, KY
Driving Style: Spirited

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161 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 65 positive
  • 96 negative

Wet traction disappoints with many scores between 3-5 and some as low as 0-2. Customers report sliding, hydroplaning, and mediocre grip on wet roads - unacceptable for an all-season tire's intended performance.

June 23, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
2.3 out of 5 Star Rating
2.3 out of 5

...in dry conditions are decent but in rain is suicide, not to mention snow...

worst tired ive ever owned. This tires came with toyota corolla SE and in dry conditions are decent but in rain is suicide, not to mention snow. They are extremely noisy and treadwear is awful.

Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 225/40-18
Miles Driven on Tires: 26,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: ALBANY, NY
Driving Style: Average

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January 17, 2024
0.9 out of 5 Star Rating
0.9 out of 5

...that still doesn't compare to how awful they are in the rain. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if drag slicks handled better in the rain because these are nightmarish. Absolutely will kill you any chance they get in the rain, my Corolla would break loose at highway speeds without much throttle and cornering at any speed in the rain is a hazard...

I would not recommend this tire to my worst enemy.

These tires came oem on my Corolla and I used them for daily use and for a good amount of spirited backroad driving. After 42,000 miles of mostly highway use mine were at 2/32nds and I had one blow out on the highway without warning. Overall horrific tire, doesn’t matter what the pavement is like they will DEAFEN you with how much noise they make. On top of that, they’re very noisy and unpredictable in corners and have a tendency to randomly get too hot too fast and that still doesn’t compare to how awful they are in the rain. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if drag slicks handled better in the rain because these are nightmarish. Absolutely will kill you any chance they get in the rain, my Corolla would break loose at highway speeds without much throttle and cornering at any speed in the rain is a hazard.

Overall terrible tire and I would absolutely not recommend them.

Vehicle: 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 42,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: COMANCHE, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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September 24, 2023
2 out of 5 Star Rating
2 out of 5

...Every time it rains I get nervous. You feel the car dancing on top of the water. It's not fun...

These were the OEM tires on my Infiniti. Every time it rains I get nervous. You feel the car dancing on top of the water. It's not fun. Additionally at 18k they needed to be replaced. I milked them through this summer (dry season) but I have to replace them before the snow falls. I would not buy these tires again. I will change brands as I have never had so much trouble with my tires in the past.

Vehicle: 2020 Infiniti Q50S 3.0t Performance Package AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 24,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FREELAND, MI
Driving Style: Spirited

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113 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 35 positive
  • 78 negative

Many customers report unacceptable winter traction, with scores between 0-5 highlighting slippery snow performance and lack of ice grip. Some higher ratings (7-9) exist but concerns dominate.

October 06, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
1.9 out of 5 Star Rating
1.9 out of 5

...I traveled for a contract a year ago and had these in light snow. Amazingly, I got stuck in about 2" of snow on a 4 lane road, with tons of other cars driving right past. Had to get a pull from a friendly Jeep owner who was amused at how pathetic my traction was...

Trash. Came OEM on my car. They were hydroplaning on the first rainy season. Wet traction is low but at least predictable and loss of traction is pretty linear. At this point, wet traction is a joke, the tires break loose just trying to leave a stoplight as other cars pull away without issue. Dry traction started out ok, but has now become unsafe. I still have a decent amount of tread left, I'd estimate at least another 10k miles before I hit the wear bars. But the tires lose traction with moderately firm braking, as would be used in an emergency - well before I would expect a tire to and much worse than previous quality tires I've owned.

I traveled for a contract a year ago and had these in light snow. Amazingly, I got stuck in about 2" of snow on a 4 lane road, with tons of other cars driving right past. Had to get a pull from a friendly Jeep owner who was amused at how pathetic my traction was. I've driven in snow before without issue on other AS tires.

The only positive is that treadwear has been decent and wear has been even. The fact that these cost more than a quality tire from Conti, BFG etc is a joke.

Vehicle: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TAMPA, FL
Driving Style: Average

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December 17, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
1.9 out of 5 Star Rating
1.9 out of 5

...Traction in the wet is poor, and in the snow is completely unacceptable for all-season tires. It is very easy to lose traction and squeal the tires in wet conditions, in a low-horsepower Toyota Corolla. You can basically forget about driving in the snow...

Tires have started to dry rot, with cracks in both the tread and sidewall after only 2 years and 40,000 miles. This is entirely unacceptable for tires that are less than 2 years old. The performance of these tires was fine brand new, but over time have gotten much worse. Tires are extremely loud, especially on certain types of asphalt. Comfort is ok, but you really do feel a lot of bumps on these tires. Dry performance is fine and always has been. Traction in the wet is poor, and in the snow is completely unacceptable for all-season tires. It is very easy to lose traction and squeal the tires in wet conditions, in a low-horsepower Toyota Corolla. You can basically forget about driving in the snow. Tires were installed by the dealer before I bought the car and have been an absolute nightmare overall. Would not reccomend.

Vehicle: 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO
Driving Style: Spirited

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168 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 64 positive
  • 104 negative

Frequent low scores (3-6) for comfort, with complaints of harsh ride and unbearable noise. While some rate 7-10, widespread dissatisfaction highlights poor ride quality and jarring sound in this all-season tire.

February 08, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
2.2 out of 5 Star Rating
2.2 out of 5

...They are also very noisy and hard ride quality...

Came OEM on my car. Decent tires when it's dry, but I live in the Seattle area, and it's wet 70% of the time, and the traction on these tires is just not good. They are also very noisy and hard ride quality. There are definitely much better options available with lower price. Just put the CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS XL, and the difference is huge across traction, noise level, and ride quality.

Vehicle: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SEATTLE, WA
Driving Style: Average

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May 26, 2025
2.9 out of 5 Star Rating
2.9 out of 5

...The road noise is extremely noticeable, especially on the highway-it's one of the loudest tires I've ever driven on...

This tire certainly does not live up to its name. I had it installed as an add-on for my 2022 Toyota C-HR, and it’s been a letdown from the start. The road noise is extremely noticeable, especially on the highway—it’s one of the loudest tires I’ve ever driven on.

Living in a very hot climate, I also noticed the treadwear disintegrated much faster than expected. It simply doesn’t hold up in high heat. While I’ll give it credit for maintaining good traction in rainy weather, that’s about the only highlight.

Overall, I expected more from a brand like Dunlop. Unfortunately, this tire fell short in durability and comfort.

Vehicle: 2022 Toyota C-HR XLE
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Driving Style: Easy Going

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December 28, 2022
1.9 out of 5 Star Rating
1.9 out of 5

Tires are extremely loud and not particularly comfortable...

Tires have weather cracking after less than a year and a half and about 40,000 miles of use. This includes cracks in the tread and in the sidewall, causing pressure to leak out over time. This is entirely unacceptable for tires that are less than 2 years old. After 40,000 miles of use, all tires are down to about 3/32nds, and need to be replaced anyways. Dry traction is fine. Wet traction is not good. It's pretty easy to break the tires loose in a low-horsepower Toyota Corolla. Traction on ice is virtually non-existent. Tires are extremely loud and not particularly comfortable. The traction on these tires wasn't great when they were new and is extremely poor now. I am extremely disappointed, and I would not recommend these tires.

Vehicle: 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 41,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO
Driving Style: Spirited

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154 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 54 positive
  • 100 negative

Many customers report unacceptable tread life, with scores between 0-5 indicating premature wear and dissatisfaction. While some rate it 7-10, excessive wear and early replacement concerns dominate feedback. Disappointed in mileage expectations for an Ultra High Performance All-Season tire.

September 15, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
2.4 out of 5 Star Rating
2.4 out of 5

...Treadwear has been decent. I'm about half way to the wear bars now...

Terrible poor weather tire. They're ok in the dry, responsive enough for the vehicle they're on. Average noise. They fall apart in anything other than dry weather though. I got stuck in about 2-3" of snow on a road with sedans and other 2wd cars easily passing by, had to get towed out. Embarrassing. In the wet, these things are super slippery. Traction control regularly engages, and I'm spinning on takeoff at traffic lights all the time, without even being very aggressive. It actually surprises me how easy it is to break loose. These tires feel unsafe, and are the 2nd worst out of the six or so tires I've tried over the years. Somehow, they're also expensive?!

Treadwear has been decent. I'm about half way to the wear bars now. However, given the poor performance I'm looking to change them out anyway.

Vehicle: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 22,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TAMPA, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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December 01, 2020
2.1 out of 5 Star Rating
2.1 out of 5

...But between the quick tread wear and very loud noise, I just couldn't stand these tires...

This was one of the worst set of tires I ever had. I think this was a poor choice on Mazda to fit these with the 6. A small pot hole easily took 2 of them out and I replaced the first one waste of money. But between the quick tread wear and very loud noise, I just couldn't stand these tires. I swapped out with some Michelin's and it transformed the car. It was fun to drive but the new tires made it much better. To me, it is the first thing to do if you purchased a new Mazda 6 with these tires.

Vehicle: 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DAYTON, OH
Driving Style: Spirited

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