Summer tire Updated November 2026

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT review

Name: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
Brand: Dunlop

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 45% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 58 · 195 reviews analysed

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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT has a Relative Score of 62 out of 100 among summer tires. In 15 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 6 times. 195 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 62% 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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

58/100

From 195 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 62%

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Noise

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Treadwear

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 195 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SportMaxx RT receives high praise from users for its exceptional grip, responsive handling in both dry and wet conditions, and impressive ride comfort with low noise levels. However, a significant number of drivers report a rapid tread wear rate and occasional issues with sidewall durability or cracking, dividing opinion on its long-term value.

Pros

Outstanding grip and traction in both dry and wet conditions
High level of ride comfort and low road noise
Predictable and progressive handling at limits
Short warm-up times and strong braking performance

Cons

Fast tread wear leading to short tire lifespan
Prone to developing cracks in the tread blocks or sidewalls prematurely
Subpar performance in freezing temperatures, snow, or slush
Soft sidewalls can sometimes result in less sharp initial steering response

Worth knowing

Drivers with front-wheel-drive hatchbacks and diesels frequently noted accelerated shoulder and front-axle wear.
Owners swapping from stiff run-flat tires or older OE models (like Pirelli P-Zeros) reported dramatic improvements in ride smoothness and cabin quietness, particularly on 16-inch and 17-inch sizes.