The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT is a summer performance tire with generally favorable dry grip and handling. Wet grip divides owners, while noise and ride comfort attract complaints and one test singled out rolling resistance as a weakness.
The quick answer
Owners say70%from 56 owner reviews42% would buy againRead the reviews
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 September 2026.
The now dated Dunlop Sport Maxx TT had a “middle of the road†performance, not excelling in any area but not failing in any area other than rolling resistance. The replacement to the Dunlop Sport Maxx TT should be an exciting tire.
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
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How many miles does the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT is expected to last around 25,214 miles (40,578 km).
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT?
Across 56 owner ratings the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT averages 70%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.5. 24 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 46% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT 6.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 44 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT 6.6 out of 10 for wear across 44 reviews. 24 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT again?
42% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT again, based on the 53 owner reviews that answered the question. 15% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT's dry grip?
Of the 43 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 21 mention dry grip: 18 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Directional stability, raw grip, braking performance are all superb for a road tire". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT's wet grip?
Of the 43 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 19 mention wet grip: 9 praise it (confident wet grip) and 10 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "when the mileage neared 13000-15000 miles the grips were lost significantly". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT's tread life?
Of the 43 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 17 mention tread life: 10 praise it (long-lasting) and 7 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "have retained good levels of wear and performance for 75,000km". Read those reviews
What does the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT replace?
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT is the successor to the Dunlop SP Sport 01 in Dunlop's range.
Questions and Answers for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
I have a Ford Focus that recommends 31psi for my Dunlop 235/40 18ZR tires. The supplier recommended 35 psi as they are low profile .any suggestions on what are the… Show moreI have a Ford Focus that recommends 31psi for my Dunlop 235/40 18ZR tires. The supplier recommended 35 psi as they are low profile .any suggestions on what are the best pressures Show less
April 7, 2016
The Ford pressure will have been recommended based on a low profile tire for that particular vehicle, but it doesn't always mean it's correct for your driving style. We'd suggest trying both pressures and seeing which you prefer, all while keeping an eye on the tire to ensure it is wearing evenly at your chosen pressure.
Dry grip is the most consistently liked aspect of the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, praised by eighteen of forty-three owners against three criticisms. Wet grip is almost evenly split, with nine favorable accounts and ten complaints, while road noise draws twelve criticisms against two positive comments. Tread life varies, with long service in some end-of-life accounts and rapid wear in others. Comfort concerns come from six owners, around one in seven. One owner continues to report noise in a later review, but the two owners who wrote again do not establish a shared ageing pattern. Across forty-five reviews, the 64.2% average combines twenty positive scores, eighteen neutral and seven below 40%.
What owners mention most counted across 43 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 56 ratings
Owner score70%
Dry Grip85%
Handling75%
Road Feedback74%
Wet Grip73%
Wear66%
Comfort65%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 87%
“This is my second set on this car and came as standard as purchased new. The DUNLOP-SP Sport Maxx TT 215/45R18 are great tires offering good adhesion in dry and wet conditions. They have been rotated with each 10,000km...”
“Had a set of Falken FK452 prior to chainging over to the Dunlops, have done around 2K on them and found them pretty bad on damp/wet roads, the electronic stability control (ESC) keeps lighting up when i was transversing...”
“pretty much sporty tires, not as comfortable with hard sidewalls for daily but did ok, good fuel economy, a bit noisy but mazda3 has poor noise isolation, very good wear with 37k miles and 6 years still with 3mm tread...”
They're run-flat tires, so they have stiff sidewalls.
They aren't exactly comfortable to drive on, but they're adequate.
I've driven 20K km on them so far, and wear is minimal.
Still 5mm left
Safe tires to drive.
Initial Impressions71% 10,000 miles
I've had the DSST or RFT version.
Because I'm disabled it's important that I can drive when having a flat tire.
Front 225/45 R17 91W and rear 245/40 R17 91W.
The driving comfort is slightly less, but the ability to continue driving in the event of a flat tire is more important to me.
This is my second set on this car and came as standard as purchased new. The DUNLOP-SP Sport Maxx TT 215/45R18 are great tires offering good adhesion in dry and wet conditions. They have been rotated with each 10,000km service and have retained good levels of wear and performance for 75,000km so durability has been outstanding on my car. While they are more expensive than some, the long life performance makes it worth it.
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18s came on the Mazda 3 premium. Drove them to 51000km before retiring them, mainly because I hadn't rotated the tires and the wear became disturbingly uneven- but it still had some treadlife. Switched to the ContiSportContact 5 and although a little wider at 225 and lower profile at 40, feels about the same. However, I did notice the Contis had worse breaking distance--but it could be new tire issue. Also the Dunlops felt lighter probably because they are old now with less rubber--could contribute to the braking distinction. I switched also because the Dunlops are overpriced where I am and wanted to try something else. But yeah, even at 51000km, they were still solid in the dry and fine on wet highways if you lookout for puddles. They did start to squeak if you push them in turns at around 35-40000km.
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Driven with Michelin, pirelli, Bridgestone, Falken...but Dunlops are the worst ever. Waste of money. Compromises everything about the car. Bad handling. Zero comfort. Never to buy again.
Great tires that work well on the 1.8 civic. No complaints as they have not only lasted well but you get great feedback and no roll so great for handling.
These come as brand new factory tires with my car back in 2018. In its early life, both dry/wet grip and cornering were pretty good but when the mileage neared 13000-15000 miles the grips were lost significantly. For some reasons (that I still have no idea to date) the price of this is whole lot higher than PS4, Potenza RE003 and GY Eagle F1; this is the main reason that I won't buy this again. I've already made an order for Continental MC6, will get these installed next month.
pretty much sporty tires, not as comfortable with hard sidewalls for daily but did ok, good fuel economy, a bit noisy but mazda3 has poor noise isolation, very good wear with 37k miles and 6 years still with 3mm tread but the sidewall started having cracks so would not pass MOT, in last year I noticed that wet grip was weaker than before. overall I am satisfied with what these tires did. I am now changing to Goodyear F1 asymmetric 3 which I found for good price
You need a column for appears. The appearance of these tires is HORRIBLE. Picture a formal one car bulge out the side of the tire, no fancy grip design, just straight lines and a big bulging stupid looking tire. I never thought appearance of a tire would matter to me until i seen these ugly ass tires. The Grip looks so basic that im worried about driving in wet with them. AVOID. Not worth the money.
Member
Mazda
215/45 R18
A Combination of Roads
Average
Well originally fitted on Mazda 3 BN 25SP GT Hatch, so fare lasted 32.5K Miles and still going pass the service and expected to last for another 4.3K making over 37K Miles in total, think that is a good score as I'm heavy footer when to comes driving, accelerating and cornering. Have to say I did put nitrogen from begging and think it make a different.
Poor dry grip, enough for average driving in highways but not recommended for spirited driving.
On wet conditions are a completely disaster, dangerous on sharp curves, very poor braking and handling.
Average comfort, bad fuel consumption and very expensive for what these tires offer.
Runflats fitted to BMW 328i (2013). Noisy, harsh ride, poor handling and steering. Grip was OK when fully warmed up in the dry but not good in the wet. Overall, the performance was so bad that I scrapped the tires after 6000 miles even though plenty of tread left. Michelin non-runflat are much nicer in all respects.
These tires came as standard on my BMW 320 D estate. Now done 17,000 miles and plenty of tread left. I've driven across Europe over the Alps down to Southern Italy and found them great in the heat and in torrential thunderstorms at motorway speeds.
We've just had heavy snow and freezing conditions. I drove the car over Ilkley Moor on black ice, up and down some really steep gradients with no problems while other cars skidded into ditches. Far better in the snow than I expected from a rear wheel drive car.
