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.

The tire lives up to its category as a great Summer performance tire. I have put around 10K miles on these and they grip very, very well when cornering and also have great manners in the wet.

Don't expect to get more than 12K-18K miles out of a set if you do any type of spirited driving. The tread compound that makes them great for cornering and steering does so at the cost of very low tread life. I have a set of snows i use in the winter, but may consider the Michelin Pilot PS A/3 all season on my next purchase.

You shouldnt have to replace tire every year, but if you choose the Dunlops, you will.

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.

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 ;).

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.

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 tires came with my car when I bought it new 2 1/2 years ago. I put about 30,000 mostly highway miles on them and they probably would have gone another 5,000 before becoming unserviceable. I was very happy with the tread wear because I do sometimes like to drive aggressively, accelerating and braking hard as well as having fun with the occasional on/off ramp and twisty back road. Here my simple summary:

The good: absolutely phenomenal warm weather traction, especially in dry conditions.

The neutral: good, not great ride (mostly due to the sports suspension and 19" rims, I know...). a little louder than I'd like

The bad: a little pricier than I'd prefer. Also, I had a bit of bad luck with durability which may or may not be indicative of the brand at large (for the sake of the review I won't count it against them). Although I don't remember hitting any especially rough bumps I did have an incident where both right side tires developed outside sidewall blisters at the same time. I was informed by the dealership service department that there was no warranty on such damage, even though I had recently replaced one due to a complete sidewall failure (after catching a nail on the highway). The dealer wanted $430 a pop to replace them and that was simply the final straw for me. Being November I threw my winter set on and never looked back. I sold my tires and rims on craiglist and will be running set from now on.

The ugly: not a surprise given the fact they are clearly summer tires, but these tires do NOT handle on snow or slush - at all. You will be a public hazard if you try to run them in the cold wet stuff.

Overall, a great tire. For the price and convenience I have decided, as mentioned above, to switch to a Bridgestone Pole Position all season once I pull my winters off. For those who have the scratch and want a high performance summer tire these are a good choice.

After replacing my Continental Sportcontact tires that were stock from the factory twice in only 24,000 miles (so went through The original set +2 more sets in 24k miles) I became very disappointed with the tread wear and the cost. While the Dunlop tires were not much cheaper...they certainly look better ride better and seem to be wearing MUCH better. I drive this car about 3 -4 k miles in a year And so far, the Dunlop set still looks almost brand new compared to the continentals, which were more than half worn out by this time and would require a replacement in just another 2 to 3000 miles. I have been a long time fan and customer of the tire rack and I've always been happy with their service. For the first time ever when I bought this set of Dunlops School for my Audi. I decided to try their " at home installation service" for the first time and was more than impressed At the whole process. the technician jacked up the front and back of the car with two jacks at the same time on the same side, this would be considered best practice so as not to twist the chassis by using only one jack on each corner when changing the tire. The service was only $150 and was more than worth it for the convenience of not having to go and wait at a tire center or worse having to drop your car off and come back later. Even better when I bought the tires, I was not really even aware that it had a two-year replacement warranty, but was so glad it did because only a week later I found a huge metal staple in the sidewall of one of my tires. I went to the paperwork to order a new tire. I see that it was covered under warranty. I had to pay for and file a claim but I did receive a full refund of almost $400 for the tire seven or 10.Days. So between the at home service and the TIRE Warranty that's free for two years. I have not only told everyone I know to buy their tires from tire rack, but also have subsequently purchased 2 additional sets of tires for other vehicles I own