Dunlop Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 948 complaints
948
Total Complaints
50
Crashes
69
Injuries
3
Deaths
Treadwear Rating (How Long They Last)
NHTSA Uniform Tire Quality Grading (2024). Higher treadwear = longer lasting. A tire rated 400 should last twice as long as one rated 200.
327
Average Treadwear
80
Lowest
700
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIGNATURE | 700 | A | B |
| SIGNATURE II (T) | 620 | A | B |
| CONQUEST TOURING | 600 | A | B |
| GRANDTREK AT5 (S and T rating) Nominal cross section | 600 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK AT5 Nominal cross section | 600 | B | A |
| SIGNATURE II (H&V) | 580 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK AT3G | 560 | B | B |
| ENASAVE 01 A/S (S) | 540 | A | B |
| SP SPORT MAXX 060 | 520 | A | A |
| CONQUEST SPORT A/S | 500 | AA | A |
| ENASAVE EC350+ | 500 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT5 | 500 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK PT5 (S and T rating) | 500 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK PT5 (S and T rating) All other sizes | 500 | A | B |
| ROVER H/T | 500 | A | B |
| SIGNATURE CS | 500 | A | B |
| SIGNATURE HP | 500 | A | A |
| SP TOURING R1 L | 500 | A | A |
| SP TOURING R1 L (S and T rating) | 500 | B | B |
| SP TOURING R1 L (S and T rating) All other sizes | 500 | A | B |
| SP TOURING T1 ( S & T) | 500 | B | B |
| SP TOURING T1 (H) | 500 | B | A |
| TK100 | 500 | A | B |
| DIREZZA DZ102 | 460 | A | A |
| DIREZZA DZ102+ | 460 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK AT2 | 460 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK AT3 | 460 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK AT3 (S and T rating) | 460 | B | B |
| SP 50 | 460 | A | A |
| SP SPORT SIGNATURE (H & V) | 460 | AA | A |
| GRANDTREK AT3GM | 440 | B | B |
| SP SPORT GT | 440 | A | B |
| GRANDTREK PT3 | 420 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK PT3 (S and T rating) | 420 | A | B |
| SP SPORT SIGNATURE (W & Y) | 420 | AA | A |
| SP SPORT LM705 | 400 | B | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 060+ | 400 | A | A |
| SP TOURING R1 | 400 | B | B |
| e. SPORT MAXX | 380 | A | A |
| SP SPORT LM702 | 380 | A | A |
| ENASAVE 2030 (V) | 360 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK AT20 | 360 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK AT22 | 360 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK AT23 | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK AT25 (S and T rating) | 360 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK AT30 | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK AT30 TOURING | 360 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK AT30S | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT20 | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT21 | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT22 | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT2A | 360 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK PT3A | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT5A | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK ST30 | 360 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK ST30 NRT | 360 | A | A |
| GRANTREK AT25 | 360 | B | A |
| SP SPORT 2030 | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 2050 | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 270 | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 4000 | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 4000T DSST | 360 | A | B |
| SP SPORT 4000T DSST CTT | 360 | A | B |
| SP SPORT 5000 | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000M | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 055 | 360 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A2 A/S | 360 | A | A |
| ENASAVE 01 A/S (H) | 340 | B | A |
| SP SPORT 5000 All other sizes | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000 DSST | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000 DSST CTT | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000 P245/50ZR17 | 340 | AA | A |
| SP SPORT 5000M A/S DSST CTT | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000M DSST CTT P225/50RF17 | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000M DSST CTT P245/40RF18 | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5100 | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 7000 A/S | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A1 A/S | 340 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A1 A/S DSST CTT | 340 | A | A |
| SPORT BLURESPONSE | 340 | A | A |
| SP 20FE | 320 | A | B |
| SP 31 (H) | 320 | A | A |
| SP SPORT FM800 | 320 | B | A |
| SP31 (S & T) | 320 | A | B |
| SP31 A/S | 320 | A | B |
| SP31 A/S (H rating) | 320 | A | A |
| SP31A A/S | 320 | A | B |
| STREET RESPONSE 2 | 320 | A | A |
| DIREZZA DZ101 | 300 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK AT20 All H-SPEED RATE | 300 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK AT21 | 300 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK AT25 | 300 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK ST20 | 300 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK ST20 ALL S and T SPEED | 300 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK T.G.32 | 300 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK TG35 | 300 | B | B |
| GRANDTREK TG5 | 300 | A | B |
| SP SPORT 300 | 300 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050 | 300 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT | 300 | A | A |
| SPORT MAXX RT2 | 300 | AA | A |
| e. SPORT MAXX 245/45ZR20 103Y | 280 | B | A |
| e. SPORT MAXX All other sizes | 280 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK TOURING AS | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 01 | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 01 DSST | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 01A | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 01A DSST | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000M DSST CTT | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT FASTRESPONSE | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAX 050 DSST ALL V-SPEED RAT | 280 | B | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050 DSST | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050 DSST CTT (V rating) | 280 | B | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050 DSST CTT (Y rating) All other sizes | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050+ | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050+ DSST CTT | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 101 | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A1 | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A1 DSST CTT | 280 | A | A |
| VEURO VE304 | 280 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000 DSST CTT P245/40RF19 | 260 | B | A |
| SP SPORT 5000 DSST CTT P255/40RF19 | 260 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 5000M DSST CTT P245/40RF19 | 260 | B | A |
| SP SPORT MAX 050 DSST ALL W-SPEED RAT | 260 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050 DSST CTT (W rating) | 260 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX 050 DSST CTT (Y rating) 255/40RF19 96Y | 260 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A1-A A/S | 260 | A | A |
| ENASAVE EC300 | 240 | B | A |
| ENASAVE EC300 ALL S-SPEED RATE | 240 | A | B |
| ENASAVE EC300+ | 240 | B | A |
| ENASAVE EC300+ (S and T rating) | 240 | B | B |
| ENASAVE EC330 | 240 | A | A |
| ENASAVE EC350+(PC580SW) | 240 | B | A |
| GRANDTREK PT30 | 240 | B | A |
| SP SPORT 230 | 240 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 7010 A/S DSST | 240 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX | 240 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX A | 240 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX DSST | 240 | AA | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT DSST | 240 | AA | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX TT | 240 | AA | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX TT DSST | 240 | AA | A |
| SPORT MAXX RT | 240 | AA | A |
| SPORT MAXX RT ROF | 240 | AA | A |
| GRANDTREK T.G.26 | 220 | A | B |
| SP 10 | 220 | A | B |
| SP QUALIFIER T.G.20 | 220 | B | B |
| SP SPORT 01 AS | 220 | A | B |
| SP SPORT 01 AS DSST | 220 | A | B |
| DIREZZA ZII | 200 | A | A |
| DIREZZA ZⅡ☆ | 200 | A | A |
| DIREZZA ZⅢ | 200 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK ST8000 | 200 | A | A |
| GRANDTREK TOURING AS DSST | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 200 | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 200E | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 600 | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT 600 DSST | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST 255/40ZRF20 (97Y) | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST 285/35ZRF20 (100Y) | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST CTT | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST CTT 285/35ZRF20 (100Y) | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600A | 200 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST All other sizes | 160 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST CTT 285/35ZRF20 (104Y) | 160 | A | A |
| SP SPORT MAXX GT600 DSST CTT 285/35ZRF20 100Y | 160 | A | A |
| SPORT MAXX RACE | 80 | AA | A |
| SPORT MAXX RACE 2 | 80 | AA | A |
| SPORT MAXX RACE 245/35ZR20 (91Y) | 80 | A | A |
| SPORT MAXX RACE 255/35ZR19 (96Y) | 80 | A | A |
| SPORT MAXX RACE 285/30ZR19 (98Y) | 80 | A | A |
| SPORT MAXX RACE 305/30ZR20 (103Y) | 80 | A | A |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Dunlop tires.
Tread Separation
120
Blowout
119
Tread Life
72
Bead/Sidewall Split
60
Other Failure/Road Hazard
49
Traction
26
Tread/Sidewall Wear
20
Most Complained Dunlop Models
Dunlop (293)
Sp Sport (108)
Sp4000 (88)
Grand Trek (72)
Unknown (62)
Sport (50)
Radial Rover (37)
Sp Sport Signature (20)
Roadsmart (19)
Sp20Fe (17)
Sample Complaints
"TIRE BLOW OUT ON PICKUP TRUCK GOING ON HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. TT"
"TIRE; THE TREAD HAD 1032 OF TREAD AND TWO OF THE TIRES HAD 732,ONE HAS 9 AND ONE HAS 3 GO BAD FROM THE INSIDE. TT"
"TIRE; THE TREAD HAD 1032 OF TREAD AND TWO OF THE TIRES HAD 732,ONE HAS 9 AND ONE HAS 3 GO BAD FROM THE INSIDE. TT"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 327, these are performance-oriented tires that trade longevity for grip. Expect to replace them more frequently.
- Check tire pressure monthly and before long trips — underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure
- Rotate tires every 5,000-7,500 miles to ensure even wear
- Get a wheel alignment check annually and after hitting major potholes
- Inspect tread depth regularly — replace at 4/32 inch for wet weather safety
- Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sharp turns which accelerate wear
- Store seasonal tires in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources
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Data source: NHTSA tire complaint data. Public domain.
Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues. See our disclaimers.
Data through: 2026-03-28