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Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 86% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 6 independent tests Latest: P4 of 5 · 2017 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 60,000miles driven
  • 6professional tests
  • 8sizes available
Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx

8.5/10

Better than 77% of summer tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2017 77% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 77% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 82% 53% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 66% 47% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 79% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 57% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 89% of the test figure. The other 11% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2017 2017 Summer SUV Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 235/50 R18 P4 / 5
  2. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/50 R18 P3 / 10
  3. 2015 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test Off Road · 255/55 R18 P3 / 9 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test 255/55 R18 P6 / 11 Placing only
  5. 2013 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test Auto Bild · 235/65 R17 P4 / 9 Placing only
  6. 2010 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 255/55 r18 P5 / 8 Placing only
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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx averages a finish of 4th.

6 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
3rd Best
6th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20102017

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2017 Summer SUV Tire Test P4 of 5

Strong: Dry Handling Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

YearTestResultAward
20172017 Summer SUV Tire TestVi Bilagare · 235/50 R18P4 / 5
20172017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/50 R18P3 / 10
20152015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire TestOff Road · 255/55 R18P3 / 9
20132013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer TestAuto Review · 255/55 R18P6 / 11
20132013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire TestAuto Bild · 235/65 R17P4 / 9
20102010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 255/55 r18P5 / 8

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range3 sizes available

255-275Width35-40Profile19-22Rim97-108 YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 3 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

Popular sizes275/40 R22225/45 R17275/45 R20
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 2.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 16.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 82/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx stops 1.3% longer than premium rivals, 2.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 66/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
What is the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx come in?
The Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx is available in 8 sizes, ranging from 255-275/35-40 R19-22.
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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx averages 86%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 86%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Handling 87%
  • Wear 87%
  • Comfort 77%

All 4 Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
71%
Member
Initial Impressions

Drove these on a heavy SUV for over 4 years, and they have gone considerably harder, ride is noticeably harsher. No other complaints, tread is still 6-7mm, they are solid in corners and in the rain, just feel harder.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 11
87%
Member
Nothing to complain about, great tires that fit the car and my style of driving. Would buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 358
Member
  • Audi
  • 275/45 R20 W
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
20" are a bit noisy, but overall very happy, they where used when I bought the can and I still drove them 40 000km!

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I have never had such quiet tires in my life (although I prefer performance over noise overall). Much better aquaplaning and wet performance than the same tire (pre 2013). Dunlop has changed the components as of 2013 and it shows positively. Poor with cross humps on the road. Weak with high dynamic driving - much better if they are progressively brought to the limit and then they have wonderful performance.
After a season of testing I ended up with a tire pressure of +0.5atm as compared to the regular pressure I initially used on the tires. This has created miracles and the tire finally was able to show its best performance without the need to apply skillful rallye driving techniques in bends. Highly recommended to the extend i bought another set this year
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
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