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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT vs General Altimax One S — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 4 road tests and 300 + 17 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: SP Sport Maxx TT 64, Altimax One S 65.

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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Tire ADunlop

SP Sport Maxx TT

Summer

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.”

General Altimax One S
Tire BGeneral

Altimax One S

Summer

Tests 60 · 4 tests Owners 71 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #16 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wear)

Category by category

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

  1. 66

    Dry

    SP Sport Maxx TT +7
    59
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTAltimax One S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 66 (est.)50
    Reviews found online6572

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66

    Altimax One S: 60% × 50.4 + 40% × 72.3 = 59

    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).

  2. 66

    Wet

    SP Sport Maxx TT +2
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTAltimax One S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 67 (est.)59
    Reviews found online6472

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 66

    Altimax One S: 60% × 59.3 + 40% × 72.1 = 64

    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).

  3. 61

    Comfort

    Altimax One S +7
    68
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTAltimax One S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online5367

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 53.3 = 61

    Altimax One S: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 68

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport Maxx TT or Altimax One S. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  4. 58

    Treadwear

    Altimax One S +13
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTAltimax One S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 62 (est.)72
    Reviews found online5371

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58

    Altimax One S: 60% × 71.6 + 40% × 71.2 = 71

    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).

  5. 61

    Handling (owners)

    Altimax One S +9
    70
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTAltimax One S
    Reviews found online6170
Scores at a glance
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT vs General Altimax One S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport Maxx TTGeneral Altimax One S
Relative Score 64 65
Dry 66 59
Wet 66 64
Comfort 61 68
Treadwear 58 71
Handling (owners) 61 70

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Headline score

SP Sport Maxx TT

Altimax One S

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.

DisciplineCategorySP Sport Maxx TTAltimax One SΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #3/14 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test #28/50 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the SP Sport Maxx TT review

Tire B Altimax One S

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather grip and high driver confidence in the rain
  • High level of ride comfort and quietness for most daily driving conditions
  • Good tread wear longevity and overall value for money compared to premium brands

Cons

  • Notable tire and road noise reported by multiple users
  • Unresponsive steering feel and lack of sporty handling characteristics
  • Very soft sidewalls that are vulnerable to punctures from minor hazards like thorns
All owner themes in the Altimax One S review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

Positive

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.

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

Tire B

General Altimax One S

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT B · General Altimax One S
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available581
Rim diameters16″ – 18″15″ – 20″
Sizes in common33

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

General Altimax One S

Too close to call: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT and General Altimax One S are within 2 points overall. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT is stronger on dry. General Altimax One S is stronger on treadwear, handling and comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

General Altimax One S scores 71 vs 58 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General Altimax One S scores 70 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT scores 66 vs 59 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General Altimax One S scores 68 vs 61 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Tire B · General Altimax One S

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SP Sport Maxx TT or Altimax One S?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport Maxx TT or Altimax One S?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 64 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport Maxx TT or Altimax One S?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 66 vs 59 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport Maxx TT or Altimax One S?

General Altimax One S, 68 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport Maxx TT or Altimax One S?

General Altimax One S, 71 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