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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Battlax Hypersport S22 is ahead, 72–63
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“After 3 sessions of autoslalom, I can say that the sidewall is too soft for this heavy car. I have the front tires set at 39 psi cool. I may try higher pressure next time to see if it can reduce the tire roll and maintain traction. In term of day to day driving, this is a great quiet summer tire. It performs well in wet too.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
Battlax Hypersport S22 +1066Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 81 65 -
72
Wet
Battlax Hypersport S22 +666Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 72 64 -
71
Comfort
Battlax Hypersport S22 +1061Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 73 54 -
63
Treadwear
Battlax Hypersport S22 +558Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 61 53 -
79
Handling
Battlax Hypersport S22 +1861Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 79 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 63 |
| Dry | 76 | 66 |
| Wet | 72 | 66 |
| Comfort | 71 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 58 |
| Handling | 79 | 61 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Battlax Hypersport S22
63
/ 100
SP Sport Maxx TT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax Hypersport S22
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and cornering stability
- Quick and effortless turn-in response with great line precision
- Impressive wet weather performance and stability for a hypersport tire
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear and quick center flat-spotting on straight roads
- Shorter overall tread life compared to some competing sport tires
- Occasional reports of reduced grip or sliding in wet conditions or when cold
Tire B SP Sport Maxx TT
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and precise cornering stability
- Stiff sidewalls providing sharp steering feedback and confidence
- Better-than-average tread life and mileage for many everyday drivers
Cons
- High levels of road noise and cabin hum at speeds above 50 mph
- Stiff, harsh ride quality, particularly with run-flat variants
- Inconsistent or poor grip in wet, damp, or cold weather conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Community members generally praise the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT for its quiet road manners, respectable dry and wet grip, and solid track and cold-weather road performance compared to stock competition-oriented tires. Some drivers note relatively soft sidewalls during aggressive slalom events on heavier vehicles or limited grip before coming up to temperature. Overall, drivers find it to be a capable, comfortable summer tire that balances performance and daily drivability.
alfaowner.com
·2011-01-04
“Not on a gta but my 993 in 265 35 18 rears 225 40 18 fronts - noisy and not much grip at normal driving speeds. On a good cross country blast or track very good Not as bad in the wet as people make out. I also had a set on my Chevette hsr for road use - not bad to be honest but are getting quite expensive. Pondering on getting a set for my 75 but I think a set of part worn Michelins may be a cheaper bet for the limited use it gets (need to get it rolling roaded at alfatuner first when the weather gets a bit better)”
corvetteforum.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by Sebring Bill We have these tires on my 18 Grand Sport and my wife’s 17 Z51 Convertible driving in Ohio. Very pleased with these tires! Probably should be OEM for these cars. Handle very well. Doesn’t throw gravel up on the cars like stock tires. Cold weather grip is very good! Stock MPSS are scary below 50 degrees. We have had good success with Discount Tire for purchase and install. Likewise - I had mine done at Discount Tires (they even shipped the pulled-off OEM tires to the guy I sold them to)”
acurazine.com
“I have the Maxx TT on my car for about 1000 Km which included two slalom sessions. I am very pleased with the ride quality and dry traction. It is much quieter than the OEM tires. I have not had a chance to drive in wet road yet.”
Top themes
#quiet ride quality#track and slalom handling#wet and dry traction#cold weather performance#sidewall stiffness concerns#replacement for OEM tires
Based on 19 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
63
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 79 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 76 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 71 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 72 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.