Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 33 reviews
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Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ vs Dunlop Sport Maxx RT — 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 33 + 195 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Sport Maxx 050+ 64, Sport Maxx RT 65.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 195 reviews
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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63
Dry
Sport Maxx RT +467Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 60 67 Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 60.3 = 63
Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 67.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 67
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 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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65
Wet
Sport Maxx RT +469Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 62 69 Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 62.4 = 65
Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 68.5 = 69
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).
No road tests of wet for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison55Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online – 45 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 62.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.8 = 55
No road tests of snow for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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56
Comfort
Sport Maxx RT +662Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 51 59 Sport Maxx 050+: 40% × 65 (est.) + 60% × 50.7 = 56
Sport Maxx RT: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.5 = 62
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).
No road tests of comfort for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 65 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 66
No road tests of noise for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Treadwear
Sport Maxx 050+ +1453Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 58 (est.) Reviews found online 68 44 Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 68.1 = 67
Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 58.4 (est.) + 40% × 44.1 = 53
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).
No road tests of treadwear for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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64
Handling (owners)
Sport Maxx RT +266Why this score
Source Sport Maxx 050+ Sport Maxx RT Reviews found online 64 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 65 |
| Dry | 63 | 67 |
| Wet | 65 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 55 |
| Comfort | 56 | 62 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 53 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 66 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Sport Maxx 050+
65
/ 100
Sport Maxx RT
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Sport Maxx RT
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction in both dry and wet conditions
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable and progressive handling at limits
Cons
- Fast tread wear leading to short tire lifespan
- Prone to developing cracks in the tread blocks or sidewalls prematurely
- Subpar performance in freezing temperatures, snow, or slush
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 27 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 - 280 A - B A | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
65
/ 100
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
Too close to call: Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ and Dunlop Sport Maxx RT are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ is stronger on treadwear. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT is stronger on comfort, dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 67 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 62 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 67 vs 63 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 69 vs 65 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
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Sport Maxx 050+ or Sport Maxx RT?
Which is better in the wet, Sport Maxx 050+ or Sport Maxx RT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 69 vs 65 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Sport Maxx 050+ or Sport Maxx RT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 67 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Sport Maxx 050+ or Sport Maxx RT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 62 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Sport Maxx 050+ or Sport Maxx RT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+, 67 vs 53 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