Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Reviews - Page 9

Given 60% while driving a Volkswagen GTI MK5 (200) (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 11,000 average miles
Lots of road noise and a very hard tyre.....Average to say the least....
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on November 17, 2011
Given 87% while driving a BMW X5 3.0d Sport (315/30 R20) on a combination of roads for 13,000 average miles
Considering i got 13K miles from my tyres (front 275/40/20 106w) its not too bad, bearing in mind its mainly done school run with my wife being the main driver. However they are expensive compared to Bridgestone run flat, have been told breaking performance are less responsive in wets, but seriously considering Bridgestones as they are also recommended by BMW.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on November 2, 2011
Given 31% while driving a Volkswagen GTi Mk6 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
The GTI absolutely chewed these tryes out. They now have a sawtooth finish around the inside
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on September 13, 2011
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Given 91% while driving a Skoda Octavia Scout (225/50 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 24,000 average miles
Excellent tyre on Skoda Octavia Scout, fronts worn at 24,000 and probably have a few more miles before they reach the marker. Drove in snow last year and were good. Would buy again.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on August 30, 2011
Given 64% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Shocking performance from what is a relatively expensive tyre. I bought four and the quality of the ride suffered severly after the most recent extremely cold winter. I even have suspicion that these tyres became out of round. The low drum beat at 75/85 mph caused me to have my vehicle laser tracked twice and the wheels balanced several times by different outfits - nothing cured it so once worn down I swapped them for Michelin PS3's.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on June 13, 2011
Given 76% while driving a Volkswagen polo dune (215/40 R17 W) on mostly town for 21,000 easy going miles
Coming up for renewal after 5 years and 21000 miles urban/rural school runs/ town etc (Polo Dune)

Looking very tired now but cannot complain. Hopeless in light snow/ice on the slightest incline. Feel the bumps but taken some nasty pot holes and survived
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on June 8, 2011
Given 90% while driving a Jaguar XF (255/35 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
Excellent all round performance and wear rate
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on May 21, 2011
Given 60% while driving a BMW X5 3.0d Sport (315/35 R20 W) on mostly town for 13,000 easy going miles
Generally pls'd with the performance, but the wear rate considering my wife uses our X5 for the school run is appaling. 12k miles and all 4 tyres need replacement (275/40 R20s on the front included).
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2011
Given 61% while driving a SEAT (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
These are fitted to a car i've just bought so this isn't a review as such.

They grip fine in dry and appear very progressive. Not used in wet due to lovely weather but...

Ride and road noise is terrible!!

If I were you, i'd save some money and buy Kumho tyres everytime (either KU31 or my choice KU39). They are great for the price and they are so quiet and smooth. I have the same size kumhos on my SEAT leon and the ride is far better. I really don't know if I can keep these tyres on until they wear out they are that noisey! Not worth the price tag and I would not buy these out of choice.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on April 20, 2011
Given 86% while driving a Skoda Superb II combi 2.0 tdi cr (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Very good tire, very stable at 180-200 on dry road and at 160-180 on wet road
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on April 10, 2011
Given 79% while driving a Jaguar XKR (235/55 R20 W) on mostly country roads for 25,000 average miles
These are the standard tyres that came on my new Jaguar XKR when I bought it back in 2007. I was impressed with them back then and I have continued to buy them since. Just bought my 2nd set for the front after 50K miles, so this is the 3rd set on the front since purchasing.
What I'm really disappointed with is the availability and the price of these tyres. They have gone up nearly 40% in price since my last set and I really struggled to get some as they just don't seem to be easily available. I don't know if this is related to the oil prices or the fact that Dunlop are holding them back to make more profit.
Although I love the tyres I may have to look at an alternative manufacturer if this problem/price continues when my rears are due to be replaced in about 6 months.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on February 4, 2011
Given 59% while driving a Jaguar XKR (255/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
A bit dissappointed. Very poor grip when cold made worse in damp conditions. Warm performance only average.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on January 12, 2011