When the question of choosing summer car tires arises, many drivers pay much less attention to it than in the case of the winter version. However, in summer, there are no fewer hazards on the road, and if you have not very good tires, there are even more of them than it might seem at first glance. What is aquaplaning during heavy rain, which cannot be avoided without tires with a well-thought-out drainage system! In order to avoid such problems, the choice of summer tires should be treated with the same responsibility, because not only your safety depends on it, but also the lives of passengers who are with you in the car. Today's review is about the Dunlop SP Sport LM704. Reviews about her, which e we will consider at the end of the article, letget the most complete picture of the quality of this model. Let's start with an analysis of the characteristics provided by the manufacturer, as well as the results of official tests.

Brief description of the model

Looking at the name and deciphering the abbreviations included in it, we can conclude that this rubber was developed primarily for high-speed movement, and sports habits are inherent in it. However, along with this, she received a fairly strong structure, which allows her to be used for several seasons in a row, and a high level of comfort with the absence of unnecessary noise effects. This combination has allowed the model to win recognition among users with different driving styles and preferences in the field of tires, as evidenced by many reviews of the Dunlop JP SP Sport LM704.

Those who value safety first and foremost will appreciate the handling and responsiveness. These parameters, according to the manufacturers, are also kept at a high level and allow you to relax on long trips, since you do not have to think about driving a vehicle in straight-line traffic so often due to good directional stability.

Features of the tread pattern

Immediately upon the first acquaintance with the tire, its relatively calm design catches the eye. Most modern high-speed tire manufacturers use an asymmetric design when developing, but the British decided to do it differently. In addition to the fact that the tread pattern turned out to be symmetrical, they made it non-directional, which, as the reviews of the Dunlop SP Sport LM704 88H show, served as the basis for the victory in the struggle for high-quality grip with the road surface.

At the same time, it was possible to reduce the cost of design development, because standard approaches were applied, the experience of which has been accumulating over the years. The result was a decrease in the final cost of the product, which was clearly perceived positively by consumers and increased the popularity of the model.

Increasing the contact area with the track

The main quality indicator for a summer tire is a large area of ​​contact between the working surface and the road surface. If it is possible to achieve acceptable results in this matter, then the rubber will definitely behave confidently, and the driver will not have to make extra efforts to drive the car.

This model uses five longitudinal ribs with different structures. They are interconnected by a small number of separate blocks designed to increase the rigidity of the structure. All this in combination, as the reviews on the Dunlop J SP Sport LM704 91V emphasize, gave a positive result in the form of a practical working surface area in a ratio of more than 80% of the total space.

Do not forget that the working area is an almost completely flat surface. This distributes the load evenly across the tire, resulting in slow and uniform wear. At the same time, the issue of additional protection against cuts was taken into account, which appeared due to the rigidity of the profile and the distribution of the load over its entire surface.

Central rib - a guarantee of stability and speed

Since the model is a member of a family with a claim to a sporty character, directional stability is one of the most important parameters. It is she who provides confidence in straight-line traffic on the highway or autobahn. To achieve this, work has been done to improve the structure of the central rib.

First of all, the task was to achieve maximum rigidity. This gave, among other things, an increase in tire strength and control over its shape, regardless of the load angle. Thus, the center rib also ensures uniform wear and safety during maneuvering. According to reviews of the Dunlop SP Sport LM704 91V, similar elements located on both sides of it help him in this, but their role is much smaller, and basically they are created only to increase the contact area with the track.

Opposition to aquaplaning

As already noted at the beginning of the article, one of the main dangers for a motorist, especially one who loves high-speed traffic, is water, and specifically the effect of aquaplaning, which can occur when driving on its surface. To avoid this, the tire must have a good drainage system, as well as effectively cut the surface tension film of water with the tread elements.

For this purpose, both proprietary technologies and those created over time by partner companies were used. The first of them is the use of an increased amount of silicic acid in the upper, working part of the tread. It softens the rubber, making it elastic and therefore more tenacious. Due to this, it works on the principle of a suction cup and can be fixed during rolling. This approach, according to the statements of the drivers in the reviews of the summer tires Dunlop SP Sport LM704, allowed to get rid of the problem of side skid and improve directional stability.

The second aspect that made it possible to improve the drainage of water from the contact patch was the drainage system, consisting of four wide longitudinal grooves. They are wide enough to serve as a kind of temporary reservoir. Also, by means of longitudinal slats, excess water or dirt is removed from them outside the working surface.

Additional small straight lamellas can be seen on the central rib. Their task is to give the water a kind of starting impulse, directing it towards the main drainage system. It is they who break the surface tension, ensuring that the tire rolls confidently on a hard surface without the risk of falling into aquaplaning. Taken together, this whole set, as the reviews of the Dunlop SP Sport LM704 have repeatedly emphasized, allows you to "fly" into deep puddles even at high speed, without worrying about your own safety.

Possibility to choose a suitable standard size

All the characteristics of tires, however good they are, would be of little use in the absence of the standard size required for your car. In order to prevent such a situation from happening, the manufacturer has released a huge selection of different options that make it possible to equip almost all machines in accordance with the requirements of their technical documentation.

So, for drivers, models with an inner diameter of 13 to 19 inches are provided. There are more than 50 of them. Each of the diameters has a set of speed indices, as well as different profile heights and working surface widths. This approach of the manufacturer makes it possible to equip both simple budget cars and luxury sedans / coupes with fairly powerful engines. It is possible to install this rubber on crossovers or SUVs. It is not recommended to put this model on SUVs, since its main purpose is to move on paved tracks, and even on the ground, according to reviews about the Dunlop SP Sport LM704, it already feels not quite confident.

Positive feedback from drivers about tires

It's time to evaluate the quality of the model according to the most honest parameter - reviews of Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires from drivers, written after testing it in real conditions. Among the positive aspects, the following are highlighted:

High sidewall strength... Many users note that even after a strong physical impact in the form of impacts or rubbing against the curb, there were no problems with the tires.

Acceptable wear resistance... Even with active use, rubber can last more than one season, provided it is handled carefully.

Good directional stability... When driving at high speed on paved tracks, the car does not "float", you feel confident in handling.

Relatively low cost... For its price, this rubber offers a higher quality than the competition.

Reduced fuel consumption. Due to the almost complete absence of transverse sipes, rolling resistance is minimal, which leads to tangible savings in the fuel mixture.

As you can see, rubber has a pretty impressive list of positives. However, it also has its drawbacks.

Negative sides

Among the minuses, many drivers, in their reviews of Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tires, call the manifestation of aquaplaning on light cars weighing less than 1 ton and powerful engines. Therefore, it is worth considering before installing such tires if your car falls into this category.

Sometimes on tires with a high speed index, excess noise is possible due to their increased stiffness. One can only accept this, because thanks to its rigidity, the rubber becomes more resistant to mechanical damage.

Conclusion

These tires are designed for those who like to drive fast and only on good roads. From the shape of the tread pattern and reviews of the Dunlop SP Sport LM704, it is immediately clear that they are not intended for primers and can easily get stuck on them. Therefore, if you are a resident of the suburbs and have to travel far to work on a paved highway every day, then they will be an excellent choice for you. These tires are also suitable for long trips, which may appeal to those who are often on business trips.

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About the manufacturer

The history of the Dunlop company began in 1888 when John Boyd Dunlop invented the first pneumatic tire. Initially, the manufacturer produced them for bicycles, but the development of the automotive industry gave a new impetus to development. The company was the first in the world to open a tire testing laboratory. Today, the products are manufactured at the factories of the Bridgestone and GoodYear concerns. The brand's lineup includes a large selection of models - summer, winter, all-season.

Benefits of Dunlop tires

• Reliability. For different climates, you can choose a kit that will provide excellent grip and handling on any road.
• Long service life. The rubber is resistant to delamination and punctures, and wears out evenly.
• Low noise level. This is achieved due to the special arrangement of blocks on the tread.

Popular series

• SP Sport Maxx. Sports tires demonstrate a high level of comfort and precise maneuvering on the track.
• SP Sport LM704. Universal tires of increased rigidity and wear resistance provide excellent directional stability.
• Grandtrek SJ6. Non-studded tires provide reliable grip on dry and wet surfaces, guaranteeing good handling in different winter conditions.
• SP Winter ICE02. Soft studded tires with good flotation on snow, predictability on ice.

Vianor advantages

• We organize fast delivery transport services.
• We offer wide range of models for any season.
• Checking quality goods upon arrival at the warehouse.

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Summer passenger tire Dunlop SP Sport 01 is addressed to drivers who prefer an aggressive driving style. At the same time, the make and model of the car practically does not matter, since this model is produced in an extremely wide range of standard sizes with a diameter from 14 to 21 inches.

Especially for this tire, the company's specialists have developed a completely new asymmetric tread pattern called Tri-AreaTread. As the name suggests, the tread pattern consists of three functional zones, each of which is designed to solve a specific task. This design solution is designed to provide an optimal balance of performance when driving in various road conditions.

Central part of the tread Dunlop SP Sport 01 occupied by four longitudinal ribs, which are characterized by a solid, and therefore rigid structure. As a result, the tire exhibits exceptional driving stability even at very high speeds.

The shoulder area of ​​the tread, located on its inner side, mainly serves as a drainage function, providing high resistance to aquaplaning. It is this part of the tread that is equipped with the so-called "hydraulic blades", i.e. a system of drainage channels, the shape of which resembles blades. Their curved shape prevents the formation of turbulence in water flows, which increases the speed of its passage through these channels.

The outer side of the tread pattern consists of separate blocks. Their sharp edges help improve braking performance, especially on slippery roads.
Another innovation is an additional layer of the frame made of nylon fibers, wound using a seamless technology. This layer provides, due to the stability of the tire shape, a more even distribution of external pressure over the contact patch, which not only allowed to achieve more confident behavior at high speeds, but also effectively prevents the occurrence of uneven wear.

Main features of the Dunlop SP Sport 01 tire

- Unique Tri-AreaTread tread provides the perfect balance of performance regardless of road conditions;
- Exceptional resistance to aquaplaning, thanks to the special shape of the drainage channels in the shoulder area of ​​the tread;
- Four rigid longitudinal ribs, due to which the tire exhibits exceptional driving stability even at very high speeds.

* Attention: summer tires of non-Russian origin may be marked with the designation M + S

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Dignity

Little experience, but during this time there were no complaints. Quiet, comfortable, no cuts or punctures. In turns, it keeps even, in a rut it is not very stormy.

Flaws

Not seen.

The driving style is moderate, fast acceleration and not harsh braking. In turns without skidding. Therefore, it is difficult to talk about the sporting qualities of rubber.

Dignity

Quiet, comfort

Took on F25 performed by Ranflet in the 17th radius. For this car is a great choice. Absolutely no negative run-flat feel (on this car and at this size), no hums, no noises, no woody sensations. Excellent combination of price / quality. For sports qualities I will not say, since a high profile and high car is not a priori sport. But in regular and moderately active driving modes - the tire rides like the car itself - as expected. An interesting review on the analogue of this tire - Pirelli Centurato P7. Who put it in the amount of 225/60/17, unsubscribe, are the feelings just as good and positive?

Dignity

Compared to the regular continental, I can't say anything bad. The noise is not stronger, the road is kept both dry and wet. The brakes are good. What I noticed is that it is more difficult to put them into axle boxes on dry asphalt and I like it.

Flaws

I did not notice any obvious shortcomings. True, the production of these tires is Indonesia, I don’t know if this is a disadvantage.

They are definitely worth their money.

Dignity

Price / quality are comparable. For a budget car, it suits quite well. For riders, look for a higher price.

Flaws

While driving, I did not notice much. Everything was normal with optimal and not high-speed driving.

I advise for calm drivers.

Dignity

Soft, holds well on the road, as well as in honey season

Flaws

Rubber departed 100 thousand km. It could have been more, but it became uncomfortable in the rain. Breaks into aquaplaning at a speed of 90 km / h. She showed herself perfectly in the offseason. You can change your shoes a little earlier in the spring and later in the fall. That is, do not rub the thorns. Very pleased with the rubber. I buy a new one the same.

Dignity

Handling without any problems at all, that on a dry surface, that on a wet one, and in the spring I got into an unexpected snowstorm, rolled the ice crust in general in a fell swoop, at first it rotted slightly, and then I was just shocked that the rubber made it possible not just to calmly ride in a similar situations, and not even worry about anything when he started to skim the high-speed mode. So I want to say that a very decent tire is definitely worth the money, and even better than many of those that will be more expensive by 1.5 times !!!

Flaws

did not reveal

There were tires on the Prado 150 3.0 diesel

Dignity

it behaves well in the rain on the asphalt, it adheres well to the asphalt at high speeds, it brakes well both in wet and dry weather

Flaws

noise, poor grip on dirt roads, strongly discourages dirt, even a wet shoulder in black soil ... poor balance

skated while the season, the road keeps very dignified, is not afraid of sudden wet asphalt, and puddles too, the braking distance is really shorter than that of domestic counterparts, a relatively low price, but only does not like primers (after 70 km / h the car begins to yearn for the road) , sand on the asphalt (he doesn't like it very much, slips, slows down badly), it is better not to climb into the mud at all, the tread immediately clogs up and you can go for help, at low temperatures from +7 to 0 it quickly warms up and confidently holds onto ASPHALT, but the infection is a bit noisy, it even seemed to me that the winter amtel is one position noisier, it showed itself not badly in the first snow, though I would not recommend meeting winter on this rubber PS drove about 22,000 km on it, average wear (very intensively exploited), I think it will be enough for another two seasons, i.e. thousand for 40-45, well, we'll see, time will tell

Flaws

Terribly soft, wild wear, absolutely unstable on the road, "magnet" for self-tapping screws

The first problem - 2 weeks after the start of use (beginning of June), a hernia on the front wheel, it is not clear from where it appeared. The result is the replacement of one cylinder. Further, while driving, I felt a hard rut. Thinking that the tires might not have been rolled in yet, I left as a pensioner for about a week. But, to my surprise, after a week the effect was exactly the same. Well, and then it started ... I caught screws on different wheels at intervals of 2-3 weeks ... 2 hernias on the rear wheel, 1 hernia on the front wheel ... that it is almost without reinforcement ...) Before selling the car (4 months after the start of use), I decided to see what wear and tear, so that if something happens, take them to another car. The wear was (attention!) 60% !!! I realized that there was no point in taking it with me, I left it with the car. As a result: for 4 months of operation only in the city (mainly cadres) 4 hernias on different wheels (one of them is of such a size that it was not possible to drive), a total of 10 punctures, a rather large side cut. With such wear and tear, the rubber will last for 2 seasons. Everything is explained very simply: the rubber is very soft, at temperatures above +20 you can hear it sticking to the asphalt. Suitable for people who go out by car to shop 2 times a week to the nearest supermarket and travel at a speed of 60 km / h. For the rest, I highly do not recommend it. Before that there were Pirelli P Zero - I was happy as an elephant.

Dignity

Excellent tires, good road holding, minimum aquaplaning.

Flaws

I drove on this rubber for 5 months. To be honest, I drive aggressively. Taking into account my ride to rubber, not any complaints.