Dunlop SP Sport Maxx review
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The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx receives mixed reviews from users, offering commendable dry grip, precise steering response, and strong initial aquaplaning resistance, but heavily criticized for rapid and uneven tread wear, high road noise, and a sharp decline in wet-weather performance as the tires age. While some drivers appreciate their sporty handling and comfort on smooth tarmac, many report durability concerns such as sidewall bulging, cracking, and premature replacement intervals.
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
53/100From 173 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 173 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx receives mixed reviews from users, offering commendable dry grip, precise steering response, and strong initial aquaplaning resistance, but heavily criticized for rapid and uneven tread wear, high road noise, and a sharp decline in wet-weather performance as the tires age. While some drivers appreciate their sporty handling and comfort on smooth tarmac, many report durability concerns such as sidewall bulging, cracking, and premature replacement intervals.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet grip when brand new
- Responsive handling and sharp cornering precision
- Low initial road noise and good ride comfort on smooth surfaces
- Good resistance to straight-line aquaplaning
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear (often wearing out in under 10,000–15,000 miles)
- High road noise and 'sawtoothing' issues as the tires age
- Noticeable drop in wet-weather traction and sudden loss of grip near the end of their lifespan
- Susceptibility to sidewall cracking, bulges, and structural defects
Worth knowing
- Drivers of high-torque, rear-wheel-drive luxury and performance vehicles (such as Jaguar XF, Audi, and BMW models) frequently reported exceptionally fast rear tire wear.
- Owners utilizing low-profile sizes on sporty hatchbacks noted a harsh ride, increased tramlining on uneven surfaces, and lower overall longevity.
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