Dunlop SP Sport LM704

The Dunlop SP Sport LM704 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 27 tire reviews averaging 73% over 320,585 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 58%
Road Feedback 75%
Handling 75%
Wear 79%
Comfort 79%
Buy again 64%

The SP Sport LM704 is ranked 87th of 153 Summer Premium Touring tires.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

9th

Average Result

9th

Latest Tire Test Results

2015 Auto Review Summer Tire Test
9th of 9 tires
  • Price, strong sidewall
  • Extremely low wet grip, low resistance to aquaplaning, high rolling resistance
  • Not available in the UK market, Auto Review found the Dunlop LM704's dangerous thanks to a shocking performance in the wet. OK for hot climates with pot holed roads that don't see rain. No where else.
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2015 Tire Tests

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Questions and Answers for the Dunlop SP Sport LM704

2016-10-10 - There are mixed reviews about this tire's wet grip. I live in the tropics, so if this tire is dangerous on wet roads, that's a serious no-buy issue for me. Can anybody shed light on the issue about the wet grip?

Unfortunately we have no direct experience with the Dunlop LM704, however we are confident Dunlop would never release a product which could be classified as dangerous in the wet.

2017-06-13 - Who performed the 2015 Auto Review Summer Tire Test? Because in the other Q&A you mentioned "no direct experience" with this tire. As a family man, I only want safe tires and the reviews between "tester" and "user" are contradicting each other. So can you please confirm if this tire has good grip on wet?

Auto Review are a Russian automotive publication. They tested the tires themselves for the article. Auto Review found the LM704 had poor wet grip compared to 8 other leading competitors.

2019-03-20 - Pls provide threadwear rating on this tire

Unfortunately we don't have the treadwear rating for the LM 704.

2021-09-08 - 235/55/r18 100V SP sport LM.704 dunlop tire can use ir not for the SUV car?

Yes, as long as it matches the size and load rating needed for the vehicle.

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Top 3 Dunlop SP Sport LM704 Reviews

Given 87% while driving a Mazda 2010 2.3mps (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Best tire so have ever had on a car, I am running 260+hp through the front wheels and while they will break traction in a straight line relatively easily I can't think of a time they have produced under steer in the wet or dry. I got them when I purchased the car, they had some light wear, after 15000km of somewhat spirited driving, the fronts are quite worn (still 2mm of tread before needing replacement) but the rears have only worn a couple of mm.

I would buy them again in a heartbeat if they were still available in New Zealand
Helpful 188 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2015
Given 30% while driving a Ford fairmont ghia ba (225/50 R17 V) on mostly town for 10,000 easy going miles
I have replaced these for some Continentals
Car was downright dangerous in the wet . A terrible terrible tire
Car's characteristics have change with new tires
Helpful 111 - tire reviewed on May 11, 2018
Given 67% while driving a Toyota Cressida (205/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
These have pretty great grip when dry. Can hear the tires squealing when pushed around curves hard, yet they still have traction. Wet grip is rather poor though, take it easy around corners when raining, especially hairpins. Makes for good drifting practice if you're bored however. At least you can feel when they start to lose grip and it's pretty easy to back off on the throttle as such. It seems dependent on the road surface however; I've taken some bends at speed in the wet no problem, while others that seem gentler I still feel the rear sliding out, this tends to happen more if the road surface looks especially smooth/shiny. I've been driving them hard for about 12,000 miles and they still seem to have a fair bit of tread so the wear seems to be ok. I'm not too sure whether I'd buy them again however. I've been looking for performance tires for a while now and while these are great, the wet performance does leave something to be desired.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on January 19, 2023
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Latest Dunlop SP Sport LM704 Reviews

Given 47% while driving a Lexus IS250 RWD (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Worst tire I've ever used. Chinese tires had more grip than these in the wet. Dry grip was ok but this is in no way a daily-able tire due to the dangerously low wet grip.

And to think I had these on my fronts until I switched them to the back.
Helpful 6 - tire reviewed on June 25, 2024
Given 70% while driving a Toyota GT86 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 75 average miles
Fantastic in terms of duration. More than 130,000 km. Very weak in wet or wet grip. Very even wear, without the need for rotation. Dunlop will have to improve wet grip.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on January 27, 2024
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Given 33% while driving a BMW 3 series (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
Tire shop was suggesting this tire saying it was a good price and I wasn't going to "go racing" anyway. I had a flat and decided to change all 4 of my Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5s to this, why not?

Well, I live on a hill with bends and a major roundabout at the bottom of said hill.

When dry, it's passable but wow was it loud and bumpy. Now I know how Fred Flintstone feels driving his car.

When it was wet, that's where it got scary. Even just entering the roundabout with anything more than a touch on the accelerator would cause the tires to lose traction and the car to slide out. BMWs traction control took over every time.

On bends, you could feel the tail give and the traction control would take over. I wouldn't call 40-50kph "racing".

Literally just got these swapped out at 5000km for some Goodyear Asymmetric 6s. Night and day.

I will forever avoid Dunlops and the shop that sold me them.
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on July 4, 2023
Given 40% while driving a Toyota Vios (185/55 R15) on mostly town for 10 spirited miles
Good day, I'm from the Philippines, I drive a 2016 toyota vios 1.5 G which is called yaris in the USA, and its fitted with Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires. I would NEVER buy these tires again, they are too numb at high speed corners, the car understeers like crazy but despite all of these its a quiet, durable and comfortable tire. These are on my car for about 16k kms, and they're still thick.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on April 4, 2022
Given 82% while driving a Toyota Innova (195/70 R14 H) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
got all my 4 tires worn (Bridgestone EP150, hasn't changed it since 2014). found this tire has more positive reviews than EP150 with the same price range. dry grip is great, relatively low noise and good level of comfort but the wet grip is just okay, not outstanding. can't decide to buy it again yet because I'm just using it for about 6 months, waiting for a full durability reports
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on September 14, 2020
Given 89% while driving a Suzuki SX4 1.6 LITRE PETROL (205/60 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I had to do this comparison because the previous tires I had on my car were not good regarding the performance as the name claimed (Goodyear efficient Grip Performance) So I was looking for better tires. And I found them with Dunlop. The design is nothing special, but it's got better grip, both on dry and wet asphalt. On concrete roads the grip however diminishes. I like the handling on curves, because the Goodyear EGP are quite soft on the sides so when taking a curve I could feel the car weight going on the opposite side of the curve. This doesn't happen with the Dunlop LM704. I don't have to use the breaks while approaching a curve. Ive tried emergency breaking and the tires don't slip on dry or wet asphalt. I totally recommend them.
Helpful 47 - tire reviewed on March 14, 2020
Given 33% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
These tires are dangerous in the wet. Also a very firm ride. Wouldn’t recommend at all
Helpful 57 - tire reviewed on February 26, 2020
Given 56% while driving a Peugeot 405 (205/55 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 50,000 average miles
It has some positive points but It is definitely dangerous in wet.i have accident in staight street with 140km/h and I didn't understand whats hapens.lm704 is worse tire in wet that I experienced.
Its realy realy toooooo much dangrous in wet
Helpful 55 - tire reviewed on December 17, 2019
Given 83% while driving a Toyota Vios (155/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
Very comfortable, affordable and nice handling. In Indonesia which only has 2 season, summer and rainy season, this tire really good.
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on December 3, 2019
Given 51% while driving a Mazda Mazda 6 2.5 GH (225/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 50,000 average miles
These tires lack grip both dry and wet. My car, that is by no means powerful, easily spin them from standstill and on inclines. I would call these dangerous in the wet as they are frequently prone to aquaplaning.
On the plus side, the tire does give very direct steering feel and is easy to control just past its limit which made for some fun drifting. Wears well too - have done roughly 80,000km on a combination of highway and city roads.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on July 31, 2019
Given 70% while driving a Honda Odyssey (215/60 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Everything is ok for this tire. The only downside is its a little noisy.
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on June 15, 2019
Given 44% while driving a Honda Fit (Jazz) (205/50 R16) on mostly motorways for 100 average miles
Changed to 16” Dunlop LM704 from Kumho HS51. Tire shop advised that it has good grip and durable. Until recently I experience aqua planing from these new tires which I changed. I was driving the same route home after rain and it just ‘floated out of lane’ from a slight bend with not very wet ground. Luckily I’m a seasoned driver and knew that I can’t brake hard and had to slowly steer back with minimum steering. Luckily there were 2 lanes and no cars on the next lane. If not,I would definitely have an accident. Even with my Kumho almost worn out tires, I would have no problem navigating the bend. Just wanna share my views with other consumers like myself looking for new tires change and I dun think I will be using them again.
Helpful 64 - tire reviewed on September 4, 2018