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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

Max Performance Summer

The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx is a premium summer performance tire whose owners most consistently praise dry grip and handling. Wet grip is divided, while noise and variable tread life are recurring reservations.

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Owners say 66% from 173 owner reviews 36% would buy again Read the reviews
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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 October 2026.

  • 173owner reviews
  • 2,637,557miles driven
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Tire Reviews Score

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

6.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • High Confidence
  • 173 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews173 owner reviews · rated 66% 34% 92%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 8%
Combined 34% 6.5

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 92% of this score. The other 8% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range30 sizes available

215-325Width30-55Profile16-22Rim84-111 H-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 30 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-74dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/40 R18255/35 R20215/45 R16215/40 R17225/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx is expected to last around 20,882 miles (33,606 km).
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx?
Across 173 owner ratings the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx averages 66%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.2. 79 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 6.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 144 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 6.2 out of 10 for wear across 144 reviews. 79 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
More questions about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (5)
Would owners buy the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx again?
36% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx again, based on the 164 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's dry grip?
Of the 142 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, 65 mention dry grip: 51 praise it (strong dry grip) and 14 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The overall grip inspires confidence". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's tread life?
Of the 142 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, 63 mention tread life: 26 praise it (long-lasting) and 37 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "They wore out really quickly". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's wet grip?
Of the 142 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, 58 mention wet grip: 30 praise it (confident wet grip) and 28 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "were excellent in the wet". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx come in?
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx is available in 44 sizes, ranging from 215-325/30-55 R16-22.
Owner Questions (1)
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I currently have these Dunlop Sports Maxx directional tires on my Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI 110BHP. Show more I currently have these Dunlop Sports Maxx directional tires on my Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI 110BHP. But on the rear passenger Tire im getting a humming sound around 30 to 45MPH . Its not a wheel bearing as i had this replaced thinking it was a bearing. Can you advise how to get rid of this noise ? Its just on 1 tire Show less
August 29, 2023
If the tire has stepping or another wear pattern that can cause noise, it will be difficult to correct without replacing the tire. You can try swapping the tire to another position on the car, doing a full rotation (cross rear left to front right and rear right to front left) might help wear the tire more evenly.

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 144 reviews

Dry grip and dry handling are the clearest shared positives for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Tread life is mixed, with longer-term accounts ranging from early replacement to substantial mileage, although wear complaints outnumber praise overall. Around a quarter of owners criticise noise, while a smaller but sizeable group finds it quiet. Wet-grip opinion is almost evenly divided, so neither strong wet confidence nor poor wet grip is a consistent verdict. Most reviews do not identify life stage, and repeat reviewers move in both directions, giving no clear shared ageing trend. Comfort is also mixed, with criticism somewhat more common than praise.

What owners mention most counted across 142 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 173 ratings

  • Owner score 66%
  • Dry Grip 79%
  • Road Feedback 69%
  • Wet Grip 69%
  • Handling 67%
  • Comfort 63%
  • Wear 62%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 46%

“Unreliable poor quality tires. Tried both Max on 650i F06 BMW 245/35R20 Dunlop Maxx 050+ 275/30R20 Dunlop Maxx 060+ Combined over 2 years have replaced 5 tires as Dunlop tires keeps having side wall bubble bulging...”

  • BMW 650i Gran Coupe
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 1,073 found this helpful
Most critical 27%

“These tires lasted just SEVEN thousand miles on the front of my car until they reached minimum wear on my Saab 93 Sportswagon. I am a careful lady driver, had the wheels tracked and aligned twice in this period and they...”

  • Saab Automobile 9 3 Vector Sport Sportwagon (150)
  • 7,000 miles
Read full review → 382 found this helpful
Longest term 48%

“Dunlop ! Mmmmm No thanks. Dont last long enough. For past 30 years, driving 50000 miles per year, enables me to test and compare different tires. Admittedly , this has been with different cars, Audi, Bmw, VW. I can...”

  • Volkswagen
  • 220,000 miles
Read full review → 397 found this helpful

All 144 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx reviews

Score spread across 141 written reviews
57%
Member
Initial Impressions

I can’t believe that the tires (front installed) lasted a mere 8,800 miles. As per my driving habits, I would say primarily sedate and for comfort since I ferry kids around.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 9
35%
Member
Initial Impressions

Not durable, sidewall easily have bulging. 3 tires with ample tread left barely 2 years and developed sidewall bulging.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 18
69%
Member
Initial Impressions

Had to replace front tires after 20,000 miles 3 years, on the verge of replacing rear tires after MOT advisory of cracks between treads. Very disappointed. Annual mileage is approximately 8k , I drive a Toyota Camry hybrid.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 18

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Mike G
Initial Impressions

Phew, these are the noisiest tire I’ve experianced in a long time. Ride is harsh and wet weather grip is not the best.

I’ve decided to change asap and not wait.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 32
61%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • Skoda
  • 225/40 R18
  • 30,000 miles
I might have gotten a bad or poor quality batch out of misfortune, but I have to say that I was disappointed by them.
They wore out really quickly and cracks / small irregularities started showing up much earlier than I had expected (within the first 3 years of use). The inflation pressure was as written in the car's manual (2.4 - 2.6 bar, when heavily loaded I took them to 2.8 bar).
They have a lot of rolling noise, which appeared after their second seasonal usage.
The wet grip can be tricky and if the road is uneven, as most Eastern European roads are, it can be quite scary at times.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 44
53%
Member
We are very light drivers in our 60's
We drive on very good roads
The tires wore out after 26000 kms
Disgusted
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,035
46%
Member
Unreliable poor quality tires.
Tried both Max on 650i F06 BMW
245/35R20 Dunlop Maxx 050+
275/30R20 Dunlop Maxx 060+
Combined over 2 years have replaced 5 tires as Dunlop tires keeps having side wall bubble bulging issues, very poor quality tires and dangerous. Definitely big NO more Dunlop for me. just sharing my experience.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,073
99%
Member
  • Honda HRV
  • 215/55 R17
  • 52,500 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
Got 52k KMS out of these with quite a bit of tire tread still remaining 7 years later. Unfortunately those 40k Kms out of the 52K kms were over 6 years with plenty of gaps between usage which meant that the car was not being used a lot and may have been one of the reason for small cracks to develop on the side walls.
Had absolutely no issue with the tire for what it's worth, it was comfortable and the road noise measured through a sound app with this tire versus brand new Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires were exactly the same- That's how awesome these tires are. Unfortunately these tires are not easily available in Adelaide and came factory fitted with the vehicle. Had to switch to Bridgestone as a result.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,002
63%
Member
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 is a good tire with decent grip on acceleration and braking with minimal slip, during harsh cornering the tire have a slight delay in response when fast steering input is added. This is mainly due to the limit of the tire's grip and the slight softer side wall compare to higher-end UUHP tires. After a few track days and running them on a few AutoSolo events, the tire has worn moderately mainly on the shoulders of the groove and partially on side wall but if I were to eliminate this tire completely off competition use, it would be the tire I would definitely buy again. Overall everyday driving it is a comfortable tire with barely any noise at low speeds and on motorway thanks to its softer side wall compare to a track tire and good rolling resistance. For the price of the tire, its definitely worth the performance and especially safety.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,050
Member
I've never reviewed tires before but decided to due to the potential safety issues related to these tires.
I had 4 fitted to my Volvo and first impressions were excellent, grip was superb and the ride quality was decent. The problem has been that as they have gotten closer to the end of their life they have become dangerous. One front tire suffered an instant deflation when the inner 2 inches of rubber wore through to the banding, and with the tire in general good condition. And now the rear tire has done exactly the same but this time manifesting itself as a very bad vibration.
60%
Member
Bags of grip wet or dry but a little lacking in feedback. Positive when pushed but during motorway cruising they like to follow imperfections on the surface so you are almost constantly correcting. I plan to replace then fairly soon after a little over a thousand miles. Not a bad tire but they turn a long drive into a chaore.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,131
40%
Member
  • Skoda
  • 225/45 R17
  • 20,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
Fitted on new car had to replace at 20k, although plenty of tread and careful driving. Tires developed small air leaks all over tires due to cracking.
Will never buy Dunlop again!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,124
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