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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 2 road tests and 300 + 2,840 owner reviews. How we score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is ahead, 74–64

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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.”

Tests 77 · 2 tests Owners 66 · 2,840 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test (wet handling)

“i had some of those i think. they were ok. not great def got some wheel spin with them but i never felt unsafe. lasted a good prob 25-30k miles. i think mine were higher speed rating tho maybe 103 or something like that. for 100/tire not bad.”

Category by category

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

  1. 66

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 +9
    75
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 66 (est.)75
    Reviews found online6576

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

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 75 + 40% × 75.5 = 75

    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

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 +12
    78
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 67 (est.)80
    Reviews found online6476

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

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 75.9 = 78

    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. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    48
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online–33

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 57.6 (est.) + 40% × 32.8 = 48

    No road tests of snow for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 +14
    75
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)79
    Reviews found online5371

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

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 70.7 = 75

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

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    69
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests–70
    Reviews found online–69

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 69.6 + 40% × 68.8 = 69

  6. 58

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 +6
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5362

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

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 62.2 = 64

    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).

    No road tests of treadwear for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 +13
    74
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2
    Reviews found online6174
Scores at a glance
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport Maxx TTGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Relative Score 64 74
Dry 66 75
Wet 66 78
Snow – 48
Comfort 61 75
Noise – 69
Treadwear 58 64
Handling (owners) 61 74

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Headline score

SP Sport Maxx TT

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT finished ahead 0 times and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 2 times.

DisciplineCategorySP Sport Maxx TTEagle F1 Asymmetric 2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #3/14 #2/14 – 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test · 225/45 r17

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 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and dry traction and braking performance
  • Superior ride comfort and significantly reduced road noise compared to competitors or run-flats
  • Predictable and progressive handling limits

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly on high-powered or rear-wheel-drive vehicles
  • Softer sidewalls can induce a 'spongy' or 'jelly-like' feel during sharp, high-speed direction changes
  • Susceptible to sidewall bulging or cracking when encountering harsh potholes, especially in run-flat variants
All owner themes in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 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

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Positive

Community sentiment for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its wet-weather handling, quiet road noise, and comfortable ride quality compared to competitors and run-flat alternatives. While traction and longevity are generally viewed favorably, a few owners noted moderate grip limitations under hard acceleration or confusion regarding all-season versus summer classifications.

Top themes
#wet weather handling#ride comfort and softness#low road noise#run flat performance#pricing and value#treadwear and longevity

Based on 21 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available533
Rim diameters16″ – 18″16″ – 21″
Tread depth—9 - 10/32″
UTQG—240 - 300 AA A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 75 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 74 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 78 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 75 vs 66 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

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SP Sport Maxx TT or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport Maxx TT or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, 78 vs 66 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport Maxx TT or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, 75 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport Maxx TT or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, 75 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport Maxx TT or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, 64 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