Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 53% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 63 · 33 reviews analysed
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Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among summer tires. 33 owner reviews rate it 63 out of 100. 47% 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
63/100From 33 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 33 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ divides owners: many praise its dry grip, sharp steering response and value compared with premium rivals, while a substantial group criticizes excessive road noise, a harsh ride and uninspiring wet performance. Many of the most negative reports come from owners of factory-fitted tires on Lexus, Honda and Toyota models, some of which are the non-plus 050 variant. Overall sentiment is mixed, leaning moderately positive.
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
- Resistance to aquaplaning and good wet grip according to several reviewers, particularly those moving from other tires
- Some owners found it quiet and comfortable, notably on a Corolla Altis and in comparison with certain touring tires
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
- Limited outright handling and braking for a UHP tire: understeer, abrupt breakaway at the limit, and braking slightly behind some rivals; not recommended for track use
- Some reports of uneven or faster wear, including inner-shoulder wear and wear slightly above average due to soft rubber
Worth knowing
- Lexus owners (ES300h F Sport, RX350 F Sport, IS250) mostly reported dissatisfaction with factory-fitted tires, citing noise, harshness and weak wet grip; several replaced them with Michelin or Goodyear tires
- Toyota Camry and Corolla Altis owners were mixed: dry grip and tread life were praised, but some Camry owners reported noise, harshness or aquaplaning, and the Corolla owner called the tire quiet and comfortable
- Owners of larger or higher-powered vehicles (BMW 530D on 245/45 R18 and 275/40 R18, 420 kW SSV Redline, Mercedes E300) were generally positive about performance, comfort and value; a Honda ZR-V owner with 225/55 R18 tires found them noisy and harsh
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 240 - 280 A - B A |
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