Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 60 · 118 reviews analysed Road tests 74 · 3 tests
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The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV generally receives positive feedback from users, praised for its exceptional wet and dry grip, low road noise, and good overall value compared to more expensive premium alternatives. While the majority of drivers note a smooth and confident ride, a small number of reviews highlight concerns regarding tire deformation and vibration under certain parking or driving conditions.
Owners rate it 13.6 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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 118 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
74/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 118 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV generally receives positive feedback from users, praised for its exceptional wet and dry grip, low road noise, and good overall value compared to more expensive premium alternatives. While the majority of drivers note a smooth and confident ride, a small number of reviews highlight concerns regarding tire deformation and vibration under certain parking or driving conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence-inspiring handling in both wet and dry conditions
- Significantly lower road noise and quieter ride compared to predecessor or competing brands
- Good tread wear longevity and durability, offering strong value for money
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy for some drivers
Cons
- Potential for tire deformation and subsequent vibrations after periods of non-use or normal driving
- Stiff or taut ride quality reported by some users
- Limited effectiveness on ice and snow compared to dedicated all-season tyres
Worth knowing
- Land Rover Discovery 2 owners noted great durability and a much quieter ride relative to previous brands.
- Jaguar XF owners reported improved handling on B-roads, reduced noise, and a measurable increase in fuel economy (from 34mpg to 38mpg).
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 · 255/55R18
2nd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2019 Auto Express SUV tire Test · 235/50 R18
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
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