Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Reviews - Page 4

Given 58% while driving a Jaguar XKR (285/30 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 7,500 spirited miles
Fitted these on my XKR, 420bhp all through the rears. Good on noise and dry grip though prone to let go unpredictably in the wet. I pushed these hard and was pleased to get nearly 7500 miles out of them.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on May 17, 2016
Given 77% while driving a Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2 (200) (255/35 R20 W) on mostly motorways for 12,000 average miles
Jaguar XF sportbrake, I have just refreshed the oem 'J' rated sport maxx with another pair on the rear at exactly 12000 miles. Sounds low but i would get lower milage than this on my old octavia and mondeo across a variety of brands, so im quite happy
These tyres are on the 'good' side of fine. They have tons of standard driving grip in both the wet and the dry for daily standard driving up and down a mix of A roads, motorway and towns around London.. They've never given me cause for concern, are comfy and quiet for what is a low profile with a huge footprint on 20" rims. I keep saying standard because these feel reall well balanced for a daily drive on a heavy but fast car.
The sportbrake when loaded weighs over two tonnes and has 200ps, but seriously it has never lost grip when I've been sensible. They do allow the back to step out if that's what you want, but as above this is a BIG and heavy vehicle. Stepping the rear out on a public road in this car may not be the most sensible thing to be doing ... I whave also been mightily impressed with the motorway wet grip , in the worst rain conditions i can remember for years, and in the dry they seem to just dig in (most of the time).

I know the jag spec is xl, and comes with a different model number on the dunlop website to the non jag spec (and actually worse noise and wet grip ratings!) but i am really happy , the tyre does feel especially well suited to the car, which after all is a fast family luxury vehicle / battlecruiser when it wants to be. Its not a GTi and isnt designed for racing through town, but comfy cruising at speed.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on March 4, 2016
Given 79% while driving a SEAT Ibiza FR TDi (215/40 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
A good mid range tyre, bought for my Ibiza TDI FR with 200bhp and the grip is good in both dry and wet. However when pushed its hard to find the moment of progressive grip loss, you either have lots of grip or none. Wear is acceptable to very good, they have lasted 10k on the fronts so far and have 4mm left so id expect another 5k before being replaced. Main reason i bought these was to reduce tyre noise which admittedly did help compared to Bridgestones, but im have just found quieter ones with theHankook ventus prime and trying those next.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on February 3, 2016
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Given 38% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLK 320 CDI (255/35 R18 W) on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
I found these tyres really quite disappointing. I put them on as my preferred choice were unavailable; and I needed to get the car through an MOT.
I found the wet grip to be treacherous, with very little feedback. They'd just completely let go all of a sudden. They've worn pretty quickly; lasted 12 months exactly, maybe 12-15k I've not kept a detailed record, but in defence of the tyres I did push them pretty hard at times. Dry grip isn't bad at all; but since a properly clean & dry road is so rare in this country, far less useful.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on January 13, 2016
Given 58% while driving a Mercedes Benz s320 cdi (255/35 R20) on mostly motorways for 25,000 easy going miles
Noisy tyre..wear on both edges..Tyre pressure and alignment okay...But only on front axle from the w221 s320 cdi.... Rear axle wear okay
Total 25.000 Miles

Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on November 1, 2015
Given 86% while driving a Jaguar XF S (255/35 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
My car came fitted with these (Jaguar rated) tyres when I bought it. The rears were new and fronts I imagine quite recent. The XF-S is a 1.8 tonne 275bhp/600Nm car so with a lead foot driver, the tyres take a hammering. That said, even on full throttle out of a junction I've rarely seen much wheel spin, in the wet the tyre is confidence inspiring and on the dry they grip well, making the car very chuckable.
After 18,000 miles in 16 months rears are 2mm in the middle but still 4mm on the edges and the fronts are badly tracked but still have over 3mm elsewhere. so If I'd rotated them and dropped the rear pressures a bit I suspect they'd easily have done another 3-4,000 which would have been pretty good imho. Usage has been mainly 6 mile commute with a number of 200 mile runs.
Recently I've noticed some tram lining and a bit of vibration and of course the ride isn't as good as it once was but as the tracking is clearly out, that may explain some of it and grip has remained excellent throughout, even in the wet.
Considered Avons and Khumos as replacements (used to use them on my Merc) but whilst they are probably as good grip wise and probably comparable on wear, I had to frequently rebalance them, which I haven't on the Dunlops. I guess thats where the extra quality shows. Just ordered 4 more.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on October 25, 2015
Given 52% while driving a Audi Q7 (295/40 R20) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
These were fitted new by an Audi main dealer when I purchased the car second-hand. During my 12 month ownership I have always adjusted my tyre pressures according to the weight in the vehicle hoping to increase tyre life. After only 8 months of ownership I noticed they had started to wear on the outer edges on all four of my tyres & also cracking in between the tread around the circumference of the tyres, the middle of each tyre had approx 5/6mm of tread left. When the car went into Audi for warranty work I mentioned the tyres & the reply was "it is normal wear because it's a big, heavy vehicle". Now, 2 months after it went into Audi my tyres are really bad on the outer edges ( the near side front & back seem to be the worst) but the rest of the tyre still has at least 5mm of really good tread. I fitted the same type of tyre to the front of my wife's Golf GTI nearly 20k ago & they've been brilliant but I'm sorry to say that this isn't the case on my Q7 & at £260+ each tyre I'll be searching around for something a bit more long lasting, really disappointed.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on August 5, 2015
Given 97% while driving a Volkswagen Tiuan R Line (255/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 36,000 average miles
Came with car as original spec,had replace fronts afte 26000 miles, the rears have just went through a MOT with 36000 miles on them, still 1mm above legal!!!!!!
The fronts were replaced with Khumo Ecasta and 10000 miles there not much better than the rears. Will be replacing all 4 with the Dunlops. the tyre noise is very noticeably lower than the Khumo's as well.
Tiguan r-line 170 BHP
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on June 12, 2015
Given 56% while driving a Mercedes Benz C200 Kompessor Coupe Auto (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Moved onto these from fastresponse tyres.
Dry grip is good but as soon as light rain hits the bitumen I start wheelspinning from standing start. My car isn't that powerful.
Road noise was noticably louder and initially annoying until I got used to it to the point that the mechanic remarked and reminded me how noisey they were.
Wears pretty fast but I'm expecting about 20000kms out of them on average-spirited urban driving.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on June 12, 2015
Given 74% while driving a Honda Accord (220/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
have gone though this tyre 4 times. was very happy until found sport max tt give be greater cornering control than these. i can get wheel spin when they became part worn to 50 %
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on April 17, 2015
Given 76% while driving a Volkswagen Polo GTi (215/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Amazing tyre, however I do not have the budget to buy these again, they lasted 35,000 kms and were excellent in the wet. I could take a high speed bend at full throttle as I would not even dare to do so in my other car (s14). Overall, I am extremely happy but I do not have the budget to replace these... Looking for cheaper options atm.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on April 2, 2015
Given 56% while driving a Ford FPV GT P (145/35 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 16,000 spirited miles
Poor traction in the dry with hard acceleration tyres damaged easily from stones expensive to buy. I think you just pay for the name.these tyres lasted 15000 KM. I would not buy again.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on March 10, 2015