Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 27 reviews
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Dunlop SP Sport LM704 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. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 27 + 300 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: SP Sport LM704 and SP Sport Maxx TT are level at 64.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 300 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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65
Dry
SP Sport Maxx TT +166Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 64 65 SP Sport LM704: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66
No road tests of dry for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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 0.40).
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61
Wet
SP Sport Maxx TT +566Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 58 64 SP Sport LM704: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 57.9 = 61
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 66
No road tests of wet for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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 0.56).
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68
Comfort
SP Sport LM704 +761Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 66 53 SP Sport LM704: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 66 = 68
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 53.3 = 61
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport LM704 or SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Treadwear
SP Sport LM704 +758Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 SP Sport Maxx TT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 65 53 SP Sport LM704: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 65
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport LM704. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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 0.31).
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65
Handling (owners)
SP Sport LM704 +461Why this score
Source SP Sport LM704 SP Sport Maxx TT Reviews found online 65 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport LM704 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 64 |
| Dry | 65 | 66 |
| Wet | 61 | 66 |
| Comfort | 68 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 61 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
64
/ 100
SP Sport LM704
64
/ 100
SP Sport Maxx TT
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | SP Sport LM704 | SP Sport Maxx TT | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/9 2015 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test | #3/14 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport LM704
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Good dry grip and cornering stability
- Comfortable ride quality that handles bumps well
Cons
- Significantly compromised grip and high risk of aquaplaning in the wet
- Numb steering feel or understeer at higher speeds for some users
- Occasional reports of a firm or bumpy ride depending on vehicle and road surface
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
Dunlop SP Sport LM704
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.
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.”
alfaowner.com
·2011-01-04
“In Hong Kong, if your style is aggresive, sport maxx is not enough, i am using AD08 and RE11 is not bad”
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.”
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 · Dunlop SP Sport LM704 | B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport LM704
64
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Too close to call: Dunlop SP Sport LM704 and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Sport LM704 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT is stronger on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 scores 68 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 scores 65 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT scores 66 vs 61 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport LM704
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
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SP Sport LM704 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Which is better in the wet, SP Sport LM704 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 66 vs 61 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport LM704 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 66 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, SP Sport LM704 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Dunlop SP Sport LM704, 68 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SP Sport LM704 or SP Sport Maxx TT?
Dunlop SP Sport LM704, 65 vs 58 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