Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Dunlop SportSmart TT: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 and Dunlop SportSmart TT appear in 2 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Dunlop SportSmart TT performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 and Dunlop SportSmart TT are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Dunlop SportSmart TT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | — |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
Dunlop SportSmart TT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Dunlop SportSmart TT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Dunlop SportSmart TT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 9.0 | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Dunlop SportSmart TT
The Dunlop SportSmart TT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 12.0 for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Dunlop SportSmart TT
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.0 for the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 or Dunlop SportSmart TT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportSmart TT ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportSmart TT across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 appears in 1 independent tests, Dunlop SportSmart TT in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →