Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 25 reviews
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Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 vs Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 25 + 301 owner reviews. How we score
Potenza Adrenalin RE004 is ahead, 74–62
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Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 301 reviews
“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.”
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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75
Dry
Potenza Adrenalin RE004 +1065Why this score
Source Potenza Adrenalin RE004 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 79 63 Potenza Adrenalin RE004: 60% × 72.6 (est.) + 40% × 79.1 = 75
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 65
No road tests of dry for Potenza Adrenalin RE004. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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75
Wet
Potenza Adrenalin RE004 +1164Why this score
Source Potenza Adrenalin RE004 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 77 62 Potenza Adrenalin RE004: 60% × 74.1 (est.) + 40% × 76.8 = 75
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 62.1 = 64
No road tests of wet for Potenza Adrenalin RE004. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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69
Comfort
Potenza Adrenalin RE004 +1356Why this score
Source Potenza Adrenalin RE004 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 70 50 Potenza Adrenalin RE004: 40% × 68.9 (est.) + 60% × 69.5 = 69
SP Sport Maxx TT: 40% × 64.9 (est.) + 60% × 50.2 = 56
No road tests of comfort for Potenza Adrenalin RE004. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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67
Treadwear
Potenza Adrenalin RE004 +1156Why this score
Source Potenza Adrenalin RE004 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 67 50 Potenza Adrenalin RE004: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 67
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 49.9 = 56
No road tests of treadwear for Potenza Adrenalin RE004. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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82
Handling (owners)
Potenza Adrenalin RE004 +2260Why this score
Source Potenza Adrenalin RE004 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 82 60
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 62 |
| Dry | 75 | 65 |
| Wet | 75 | 64 |
| Comfort | 69 | 56 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 56 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 60 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Potenza Adrenalin RE004
62
/ 100
SP Sport Maxx TT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza Adrenalin RE004
Pros
- Exceptional steering precision and turn-in response due to a stiff sidewall construction.
- Strong dry-weather grip and stability during high-speed cornering.
- Significant improvement in wet-weather performance compared to the previous RE003 generation.
Cons
- Inconsistent reports on road noise, with some users finding it intrusive at highway speeds.
- Polarized feedback on tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear under aggressive driving.
- Stiffer sidewall can lead to a harsher ride quality on poor road surfaces for some vehicles.
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 Potenza Adrenalin RE004
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)”
acurazine.com
“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.”
corvetteforum.com
“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.”
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 Potenza Adrenalin RE004 | B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 18″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 AA A |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004
62
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 scores 82 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 scores 69 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 scores 75 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 scores 67 vs 56 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
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Potenza Adrenalin RE004 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Which is better in the wet, Potenza Adrenalin RE004 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004, 75 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Potenza Adrenalin RE004 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004, 75 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Potenza Adrenalin RE004 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004, 69 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Potenza Adrenalin RE004 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004, 67 vs 56 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology