Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 45% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 60 · 300 reviews analysed
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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT has a Relative Score of 63 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 300 owner reviews rate it 60 out of 100. 42% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
60/100From 300 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–72 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 205/55 R16 | Amazon |
| 225/45 R17 | Amazon |
| 225/60 R17 | Amazon |
| 235/55 R17 | Amazon |
| 245/50 R18 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 300 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT receives heavily polarized feedback from drivers, balancing strong dry handling and impressive longevity for some against prominent complaints regarding high road noise, stiff ride quality, and inconsistent wet weather performance for others. While many drivers praise its precise steering response and durability on standard commuter cars and smaller BMWs, a notable segment of reviewers warns of rapid tread wear on heavier vehicles or under spirited driving.
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
- Good high-speed directional stability and fuel efficiency
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
- Rapid front-axle tread wear reported on heavier vehicles or performance driving
Worth knowing
- Drivers of smaller BMW models (like the 1 Series and 3 Series) frequently reported positive outcomes regarding stability, with some achieving high mileage compared to competing brands.
- Owners of Mazda 3 hatchbacks frequently highlighted a mismatch with the car's factory noise insulation, resulting in complaints of excessive road noise.
- Drivers using heavier vans or modified vehicles (such as the VW Caravelle) noted significantly faster front-axle tread wear under heavy loads.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2011 AMS Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/40 r18
7th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance tire Test · 225/45 r17
3rd of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2010 Auto Express Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 r18
4th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2010 Autocar tire Test - RWD · 225/45 r17
2nd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autocar
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
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.
From 19 threads and comments.
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