Dunlop Sport Maxx RT review
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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.
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
59/100From 195 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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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.
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16 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 EVO Magazine Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP tire Test · 235/35 R19
4th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 EVO Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
2nd of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2014 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
11th of 49
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2013 Auto Review Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2013 European Summer Sports tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2012 Auto Bild Max Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Subjective Shootout - Battle of the heavyweights · 245/40 R18
1st of 2
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Autobild 50 tire Braking Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 44
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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