Dunlop  SP Sport Maxx GT

Absolutely love these tires. My Subaru STI came stock from factory with Dunlop sport maxx tires that handled phenomenally and when I purchased a set of new rims that were bigger than the stock set up I had to of course get new tires. So I went with Dunlop again as I was so impressed with the stock Dunlop sport maxx but I upgraded to these SP sport maxx GT tires. Only difference is the sidewall stiffness on these tires. Subarus stock Dunlop tire was softer for corning but I could care less about corning as I only drive city and not track so the increase stiffness of the sp sport maxx gt tires didn't bother me.

These tires in rain are like claws gripping into the ground. Yes my sti is all wheel drive and has settings for wet or loose gravel but the tires also play a huge role. I've launched my sti at a dig in heavy rain and these tires gripped the wet road so well there was 0 and I mean 0 loss of traction, it hooked like it was dry and I said good bye to all the cars at the stop light. Didn't skid, didn't have any wheel spin, they just clawed the wet ground. Wow just WOW is all I can say with these tires. Dry or wet, these tires are a beast! No wonder a set of 4 cost $1500. I love these tires so much and I will certainly buy again despite the price.

This is my 3rd set of Sport Maxx GT's in the last ~60k miles on my 2015 Audi S8. The grip and feel on dry and wet is amazing, and the cabin is whisper quiet, even when the tread is running low. This is probably the best tires I have ever had in any car, BUT tread life is horrendous. Considering that every time I have to replace tires I also have to pay for 4-wheel alignment at close to $800, the total cost of owning these tires is pretty hefty since I am doing this pretty much every year. I am considering changing for a set of Michelins that others users have reported to have about double the tread life for about $60 more each... The investment should pay for itself by the long-run savings in what is supposedly a better rated tire. We shall see!

Oh, and I know these tires are not supposed to be rated in snow, but since I drove in the WV mountains in heavy snow conditions, I will give my 2 cents: don't. They are slippery as soap and I felt like I would be likely to get in an accident in a mountainous winding snowy road if I did more than 30 mph. Lots of unhappy SUVs behind my high performance Audi LOL. I passed them all easily once we were in flat dry terrain ;).

I do not have many miles on these, but they are great so far. I took these to the BMW Octoberfest at Watkins Glenn and had two very rainy days of track time. These tires were great in the wet and even though we only had about 2 dry session, these tires were very good. I have also made some long highway trips and these tires are quiet and comfortable. I did have some other drivers at the Glenn ask me what I was using because I could go quite fast even in the driving rain.

This tire is amazing. The dry traction and steering response is great. I can barely make these things squeal even when I push it. I have about 5,000 miles on them and they are wearing very well. The sidewalls are stiff, while the tread is comfortable. I would suggests these for your high performance luxury cars.

These came on my S5. When they wore out, I decided to try the Conti Extreme DW. Aside from a slightly embarassing name, the Contis are just like the reviews by TR & C&D. They give a bit on dry versus these to do better in the wet and have a bit longer treadwear. The Dunlops are clearly better feel both in terms of how crisp steering response feels, how communicative they are cornering at the limit, how well they grip at the limit (dry road conditions), and how smooth they ride. The Dunlops are less likely to develop flat spots in my experience and even after the flat spots are gone (few miles) there is still a slight vibration that a road-force balancer can't take out with the Contis. With the Dunlops, the ride was always like glass on highways. The way I look at it, tire companies work hand-in-glove with the car companies to achieve certain performance targets. With most cars, that means better mileage with less road noise, no matter what else is sacrificed. With high performance cars, they don't sell enough of them to hurt their Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) so they focus on performance, not mileage. In the case of the S5, the car felt better in all conditions except steady rain and even then, the advantage the Contis have over the Dunlops is slight. Yes the Dunlops cost several hundred more for a set (in this size, at this time) but compared to what I spent for this car, the savings feel like a Pyrrhic victory. I will be going back to these Dunlops when it comes time to replace the tires again.

This tire came with my new car. It performs excellently in dry conditions. It handled New England rainstorms reasonably well during the spring, summer, and fall.



After 6700 miles, the tread has worn evenly despite my rather aggressive driving on the highway and on-ramps. Driving in city blocks is very comfortable with no apparent vibration from the treads. It can sometimes feel more like a touring tire at low to medium speeds.



I'll note that the tire seemed to be very sensitive to temperature changes when the weather became cold; more sensitive than other summer tires I have used. I have had to switch to winter tires earlier in November than expected, as these had a difficult time gripping the wet road in sustained temperatures near 50 degrees F.

Just got these tires installed, but have had enough experience to write a quick review. I replaced a set of Pirelli Pzeros and I can tell right away that the SP Sport Maxx GT is a much more comfortable tire - it rides smooth and quiet. But clearly it lacks the turn-in response and ultimate grip of tires like the new Pzero, Michelin Pilot Sport 2, Goodyear F1, or similar competitors. If you have a sport sedan and want an excellent performance tire that provides high grip AND a comfortable, quiet ride, this is a great choice. If you want all-out performance, give this one a pass. I have a 45-series tire, but I think the turn-in response for this tire might be much better with a 30 or 25-series aspect ratio...it seems designed more for the lower height sidewalls...



Of course, you'll pay more for a top tire like the Pzero, but you'll get razor-sharp turn-in and high lateral grip. So far, though - I'm really pleased with these tires. With a slightly higher treadwear rating of 240, I'm hoping to get a few more miles than I have out of my previous super-soft compound tires.



If you can afford the premium cost of the Pzero or Michelin PS/2's, I can't recommend them enough. But if you're trying to balance the college fund and 401k with your big boy toys like your sports car and you're ok with a little more comfort and a little less hard-core peformance, put this one on your list.

Wow!!....is all I can say. I was a bit sceptical before buying a dunlop but this tyere surprised me. It's so quiet, comfortable and handles well. The thread is going nowhere. I love it! No defects, no issues. just pure bliss! Will buy again!

Purchased these tires with expectation that they would be quieter and softer-riding than factory tires. My expectations are fulfilled.

I love these Sport Maxx GT Dunlops. They have been on my Audi S4 since new and now have 26000 miles on these tires. There has never been an issue with the tires, and I am extremely watchful regarding tire quality and the ability to run true over time. These are still perfectly round and without vibrations. The treadwear is excellent for a tire rated at 240 treadware and because I do not drive that heavily I will be ready to replace them based on age as well as tread life. They have performed well and perfectly fit the character of the S4 - very sporty and responsive but quiet and comfortable. I plan to buy these again as soon as I am ready to buy.

These were the OEM tires on my car on the 19" wheels. I am shocked at how well they've worn. Outstanding grip, especially when warm. I wish they were a little less but for the money I have to admit they're darn good. I got 30000 miles of usage out them which includes commuting, blasting up and down the freeway, plenty of hard cornering, and some serious mountain road driving.

This tire came OE on my '09 A4 S-Line. Most driving is the daily 80 mile commute with the occasional extended vacation. Never tracked. Quiet and comfortable for cruising, tenacious grip and predictable handling for curve carving. Dry grip is outstanding, wet grip is amazing unless doing something truly stupid. Dry turn-in is "right now" but I have no experience with other summer performance tires for comparison on the A4. Can't comment on snow/ice performance (or lack thereof) because it just doesn't snow that much in south Louisiana/Mississippi.

After 32k miles, the Maxx GTs became a bit noisy. Not bad, just noticeable. They've been balanced 3 times so far and rotated 4 times. Plenty of tread left and I'll probably try to squeeze another 2k-3k miles. Will certainly have the Dunlops on the short list when replacement time arrives.