Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 review
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Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among summer tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 77 out of 100. 98% 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
77/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 is highly regarded by performance enthusiasts, frequently cited as a superior alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. Users consistently praise its exceptional dry grip, braking precision, and track-day durability, noting that it maintains performance consistency over multiple laps.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and braking confidence
- Superior tread life and durability compared to key competitors
- High thermal stability during aggressive track use
- Consistent lap-over-lap performance
Cons
- Requires longer warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
- Limited commercial availability in specific markets and sizes
- Performance is compromised when tires are cold
Worth knowing
- Porsche owners (specifically GT4 RS) report the N-rated spec provides excellent wet weather performance compared to previous tire generations.
- Users note that the tire's performance characteristics are highly optimized for high-performance sports cars, with specific praise for its precision on track-focused platforms.
Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 80 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | A in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 70–74 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 245/35 R20 | Amazon |
| 265/35 R20 | Amazon |
| 295/30 R20 | Amazon |
| 305/30 R20 | Amazon |
| 325/30 R21 | Amazon |
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