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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — 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 63 + 33 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport FM800 is ahead, 76–64

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 75

    Dry

    SP Sport FM800 +12
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport Maxx 050+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7860

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 78.2 = 75

    Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 60.4 = 63

    No road tests of dry for SP Sport FM800. 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 Sport Maxx 050+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 79

    Wet

    SP Sport FM800 +14
    65
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport Maxx 050+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 77 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online8262

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 76.8 (est.) + 40% × 81.8 = 79

    Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 62.4 = 65

    No road tests of wet for SP Sport FM800. 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 Sport Maxx 050+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 73

    Comfort

    SP Sport FM800 +17
    56
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport Maxx 050+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7651

    SP Sport FM800: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.5 = 73

    Sport Maxx 050+: 40% × 65.1 (est.) + 60% × 50.7 = 56

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport FM800. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Sport Maxx 050+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. 72

    Treadwear

    SP Sport FM800 +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport Maxx 050+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7668

    SP Sport FM800: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 72

    Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 68 = 67

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport FM800. 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 Sport Maxx 050+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  5. 79

    Handling (owners)

    SP Sport FM800 +15
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport Maxx 050+
    Reviews found online7964
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop SP Sport FM800Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
Relative Score 76 64
Dry 75 63
Wet 79 65
Comfort 73 56
Treadwear 72 67
Handling (owners) 79 64

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A SP Sport FM800

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction with strong anti-aquaplaning capabilities
  • High value for money compared to premium brands like Michelin and Bridgestone
  • Low road noise and very quiet, smooth ride quality

Cons

  • Faster than average tread wear reported by some drivers
  • Rubber compound can harden over time, leading to reduced performance as the tire ages
  • Softer sidewalls can occasionally result in slightly less precise steering feel
All owner themes in the SP Sport FM800 review

Tire B Sport Maxx 050+

Pros

  • Strong dry grip, precise steering response and confident high-speed cornering, with several owners saying they could not find the tire's limit
  • Good value: reviewers report performance comparable to Continental or Pirelli P Zero tires at a notably lower price
  • Generally good to very good tread life, with reports of about 40,000 to 50,000+ km

Cons

  • Road noise is the most common complaint, with several reviewers calling the tire very loud, especially on concrete highways
  • Harsh, stiff ride quality, including thumps over bumps and potholes
  • Inconsistent wet performance: multiple reviewers report slipperiness, reduced confidence in rain and aquaplaning
All owner themes in the Sport Maxx 050+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
UTQG320 B A240 - 280 A - B A

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800

Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 73 vs 56 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 79 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 75 vs 63 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
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Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
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SP Sport FM800 or Sport Maxx 050+?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport FM800 or Sport Maxx 050+?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 79 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport FM800 or Sport Maxx 050+?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 75 vs 63 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FM800 or Sport Maxx 050+?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 73 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport FM800 or Sport Maxx 050+?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800, 72 vs 67 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