Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 205 50 R16 87 Y Tyres

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Dunlop

SP Sport Maxx

Size:	205/50R16 87Y
Runflat:	No

Description

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx is ideal for driving enthusiasts looking for an ultimate performance tyre.

The tyre delivers enhanced performance in wet and dry conditions and suits the majority of high-performance vehicles.

You'll get good driving control and high-speed stability and durability. This ride is comfortable with low noise.

Key Tyre Features

Superior braking,.
Cornering and handling in wet and dry conditions.
Also reduces rolling resistance, which can enhance fuel economy.

Warranty

All tyres are backed by manufacturer's warranty against defects in design and faulty workmanship.

Reviews

Overall Rating (based on 33 reviews)

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Noise

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Katerina Smith 26 Jul 2020

(2016 Mazda 3 80000 km)

Happy customer Tyres came with car when purchased, great for around town and highway travel. Great feel, wear and tear. Only looking for first replacement 80,000 km after three years. Vehicle handling always felt safe and secure with little to no road noise hear ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Mikey 29 Jun 2019

(2014 FPV GTP 15000 km)

good affordable tyre Good performing daily driver in city/motorway conditions. Reasonably quiet on long journeys good wear.only negative is floats abit on loose gravel roads.

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Noise

Wet Braking

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CHAINSAW 27 Sep 2017

Bad Got rid and put on GT Radials on AU but don't know what to do about the GT at moment. Looking at options. Seems tyre companies making too harder compound tyres for Aussie roads. And if you want quallity then you pay big dollars for 19inch with no gar ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

ufo260 12 Sep 2017

(9000 km)

Excellent Great, have 245/40/18 fitted to my XR8, and am pleased with the ride and feel of the car on these tyres, They are lasting well too, out performing the 9000's that I previously ran. A good choice for a driver who likes to really drive their car

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

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Cornering

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edy4eva 22 Aug 2017

Excellent I bought a set yesterday after much research into different similar spec'd tires. I was looking at similar offerings from Pirelli, Hankook, Falken, and Toyo, and even Dunlop's own Direzza.From reviews online I gathered that the best investment would ...

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Noise

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

OOftPuah 24 Jan 2017

(2015 Ford XR8)

Good tyre however can wear quite quickly This is the stock tyre for the 2015 XR8 which is why I purchased these when it came to buying new tyres. The tyres tend to do well in both the wet and the dry but my only true gripe about it is that it can wear quite quickly. However you get what you ...

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Noise

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Shikyo 15 Dec 2016

(Audi A4 B7)

Awesome grip and low road noise First time using Dunlop and love the low road noise on these compared to my Kumho KU38's or Pirelli P1's. Grip and traction is awesome with these tires and don't feel as if I was losing traction even in a high speed corner. I'll have to see how it go ...

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Noise

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

kinesiologist 07 Dec 2016

(honda jazz)

for the price, grip no what I expected the tyres have been on for a year or so now, I usually have the front 2 replaced and the old 2 moved to the rear so on and so forth thus only having to replace 2 tyres at a time... this time I actually had to move the old 2 tyres back to the front be ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Ian 22 Nov 2016

(Honda CRV - LtVi (SUV) 2500 km)

Unsafe - Tyre blowout with only 2,500 kms on it Driving at 110 km/hr on highway when noticed loud repetitive noise. Moved to side of road - car began to shudder. Rear Left side tyre had come completely off its rim. No sign of puncture or obvious cause for tyre to come off its rim. All 4 tyres are ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

Wet Braking

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MU29 29 Sep 2016

(Mercedes CLK230 Kompressor)

Hopeless tyres Bought my '00 Mercedes CLK230 Komp with 4 mismatched and damaged AMG rims and worn front tyres. Ended up buying 4 new Simmons rims and 225/40-18 Dunlops for the front.Initially, tyres were smooth, if not a bit hard and noisy.Within 3 months, they wer ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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nathan 30 Aug 2016

(ford bf falcon)

Good early I got these tyres as recommended by Beaurepairs as that's what my BF falcon came out with. The Tyres handled well in all conditions but wear very quickly even with regular rotation intervales. On my 30,000km rotation service the dealer said they are ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Pickle 16 May 2016

(2011 VW Passat)

Sp sport 3000a - noisey tyres! Bought my VW second hand and to my displeasure, previous owner had fitted these tyres to the vehicle instead of Continental tyres which it normally comes with. Only question I have is, WHY??? Dunlop are so noisey and detract from an otherwise nice dr ...

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Noise

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R brook 02 Mar 2016

(Renault megune gt 220 wagon 15000 km)

No good after 15000 Front tyres scrub on outside which i can handle as it is a soft compound and has a bit of power coming via the front. I intended to change tyres front to back when i found the rears were vertically split in every valley.Spoke with renault service and ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Skysurferau 28 Dec 2015

(Subaru Levorg 3000 km)

Not up to Australian Roads These were supplied on our Subaru Levorg, probably OK if you never venture beyond the city or the main highways but my experience is they are not up to Australian country roads. We had a Front Left Hand tyre fail, fortunately at low speed with less t ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Josh 26 Oct 2015

(BMW X5)

Good tyres, great price I got the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres fitted on my partner's BMW X5. I've been reading about noise and design problems, didn't have any issues myself. A mate of mine got them on his Ford G6 and recommended these tyres, saying hey were better than the ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Venzy 04 Sep 2015

(Mazda 3 Neo 50000 km)

Dunlop SP Sport Purchase 4x Dunlop SP Sport Maxx for my Wifes car. Car was Brand New & we ran the Original Bridgestones for approximately 10,000km before we upgraded to Aftermarket Mags.First dry drive on the SP's over the Standard tyres I was Impressed! It soon end ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

Wet Braking

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Robmcd 18 Aug 2015

(XR6 XR6 Turbo)

Excellent Sport Maxx were designed for the XR6 Turbo. Mine came with Sport Maxx 2, just fitted the newer Sport Maxx 3000a, as fitted to NSW Highway Patrol. Excellent feel & confidence inspiring for me. Would not fit other type. Sport Maxx SP came standard on m ...

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Noise

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Ash 28 Jun 2015

(2016 Subaru WRX 100000 km)

Poor Tyres - Marketing Hype Has A Lot To Answer For I have recently purchased a 2016 Subaru WRX and these tyres came as standard. I have never had Dunlop tyres on my previous cars and hopefully never will in future. Whilst the tyres themselves are 'fair', they are extremely overpriced given their perf ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Adam 27 May 2015

(Jaguar XE)

long life and great handling For high performance tires, it was a pleasant surprise to be changing out the front tires at 32,000 kms. These tyres handled well the entire time and the rear tires are still going. I replaced my fronts with the exact same J version tires. Good valu ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Craig H 26 May 2015

(Skoda fabia rs 21000 km)

21,000 thinking of changing I have a skoda fabia rs, bought new last year in august. To my increasing chagrin it came with dunlop sport maxx not the contisports i was hoping for (pot luck it seems).Two of them deflate at an unacceptable rate. They spin up in the wet like I cann ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Ralph 28 Apr 2015

(50000 km)

Good tyre, but surpassed by other is looking for the best Would have comfortably got over 50,000 kms out of the set if not for a dodgy wheel alignment & then a screw through the tyre that had suffered from the alignment issue. Gripped well, noise was OK. Mix of highway & town driving, but with the first 7,5 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

GeeEm61 06 Feb 2015

(2007 Nissan Tiida 60000 km)

Despite a good review, these tyres were not confidence inspiring. I own a 2007 Tiida Q with 17" rims. I bought 4 new Dunlop Sport Max 215/45r/17 tyres @ $220 each after reading a review on how good a performance tyre they were. I never felt confident on them. They didn't seem to grip well going round corners in the ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Xpert 24 Dec 2014

Excellent Tyres! Superb Grip on this tyres, got to be one of the best i ever had. Grips well on both wet and dry condition!

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

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Shayne 02 Oct 2014

(70000 km)

Great long lasting tyre Came standard (245/40/18) on my new 50th Anniversary XR6 bought in Jan 2011. Have been an excellent tyre which are just about at the end of their life after 70 000km run at between 38-40 psi. I do mainly freeway city driving and found that they handl ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Michael S 23 Feb 2014

(70000 km)

Good grip long lasting OEM tyres on Ford G6 LE. got 70,000k mostly freeway driving between burbs and Melbourne city. I was happy with performance till the end. Will go back to these after trying some Bridgestone RE001 (or2 ?) which are great but I'm expecting half the mile ...

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Noise

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Xin 06 Jul 2013

(20000 km)

Reasonable performance when new, but getting worse after 20kms They came as OEM tires on my IS250, it rear wheel drive. The front last for 30kms then i have to replace them. the rear last about 45kms. They are performing well when new, low noise, much grip. But it was getting worse after reach 20kms, Lost most o ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Barry O'Brien 19 Nov 2012

(20000 km)

Dunlop Sport Maxx These tyres were standard fitment on my new 2012 FG Series II XR6. At 20,000 klms one (or more) tyres become very nopisy. A trip to the Ford dealer advised me to fit a new set of tyres, and that they had been run underinflated with dodgy wheel alignm ...

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Noise

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Shane4040 04 Nov 2012

(25000 km)

Reasonable These tyres are the factory fitment on my FG XR6 Turbo. I have done 25,000 km's (mostly highway) and they need replacing. I have always run them at 40p.s.i, as recommended by the Ford mechanics and they have worn very evenly, but quickly. Wet and dry ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Julian 15 Jul 2012

Great tyre Have just fitted 225/40/18 Sport Maxx RTs to my Golf GTI. I note that these are the new version and happily are made in Germany. The first thing I noticed are that they are a lot quieter than the OE Bridgestone RE0050's. in fact they are the quietest ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Chris86 06 Apr 2012

(40000 km)

keep up the psi my FG XR6 2011 is on 40,000km and my back left has the least amout of tread but still within legal limits maybe another 6 to 10,000 i will replace, I drive 120kms each day 25km on a zig zag where i have a little fun, Every 2nd tank I pump the tyres t ...

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Noise

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Rickdingo 06 Apr 2012

Noise noise noise My fg mk2 xr6 turbo ute is an amazing car let down by the noisiest tyres I have ever owned on anything but smooth road the tyre roar is horrendous !! They are even noisey when slowing down like I said they spoil a fantastic car can't wait to get rid ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Dazza45 05 Jan 2012

(20000 km)

Not buying these tyres We bought a new FG XR6 turbo in 2009. It handled quite alright with these tyres as oem fitment, but after 10000 kms the handling started dropping off. Our car hasn't been flogged but does get some spirited driving occasionally. I was really dis-appoi ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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markash 05 Jan 2012

Terrible Why do companies like FPV continue to use this tyre as standard fitment, they are seriously bad, compared to that fitted by HSV, these tyres makes the FPV an inferior car. I could't wait to get these off the car and am much happier now. Never use the ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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