Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Reviews - Page 8

Given 83% while driving a Opel vectra c (215/55 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 3,500 spirited miles
I can't believe so many the bad comments were posted here for this extremely amazing tires.Since I have them I am impressed by the grip they provide,and I am a sporty type of driver,so they never let me down even on the sharp corners with a high speed they stand as glued on the road.Many people,posting comments here want the tires to be quiet and long lasted but they don't realize that these are sport kind of tires and they require much time for warming and yes they are noisy on high speeds and wears quick but they have one major advantage - GRIP!!! If you want a tire with stiff walls and soft rubber look elsewhere!
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on April 1, 2012
Given 54% while driving a Jaguar XFR (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 14,000 average miles
I cannot believe how much they charge for this OE tire. With so many better and less expensive tires available, why would anyone buy these. Replaced with Vredenstein Ultrac Sessantas (see review).
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on April 1, 2012
Given 56% while driving a Skoda Octavia vRS (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 7,800 average miles
Grip and feedback good, but wear is absolutley useless. If you want a decent tire, dont buy these.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on March 7, 2012
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Given 81% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDI 140 SLine (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Extremely good tire, I will buy it again.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on February 28, 2012
Given 48% while driving a Volkswagen (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 220,000 easy going miles
Dunlop ! Mmmmm No thanks. Dont last long enough. For past 30 years, driving 50000 miles per year, enables me to test and compare different tires. Admittedly , this has been with different cars, Audi, Bmw, VW. I can honestly say, the best tires have always been Michelin. I have remained with this brand for 15 years, Ok I have tried new Pirrelis , goodyear, just to compare new developments , and to confirm michelin are keeping ahead with the competition. I say Best tires, in relation to comfort, but mostly wear and tear. I Dont drive hard, mostly motorways, usually carrying a load in my estate car, so the air pressures are 2.7 front 3.0 rear. Trust me, the correct air pressure has a huge influence on every aspect of tire performance. I get about 45-50,000 miles on these tires, currently Michelin primacy hp, These are excellent. I have tried budget brands, but replacing them every 10000 miles is just far too expensive. I never buy 4 tires at once, I just wait till rears need replacing, put the fronts at the back and just buy new tires for the front. Less money on tires , more money for beer !
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on February 23, 2012
Given 86% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDI 140 SLine (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 27,000 average miles
O.E.M on car at new - was not impressed immediately- Dunlop? but am pleasantly surprised at 27k and not near wear band although noise has increased( bound to with any tire wear).
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on February 16, 2012
Given 31% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco R 265 PS DSG (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
My Scirocco R is positively dangerous with these tires the rear steps out and it wheel spins in fourth they must be coated in Teflon
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on February 8, 2012
Given 47% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 14,000 spirited miles
The noisiest tires I ever had,I have been told by Dunlop( Technical )This is common to Audi's if tires are not rotated every 6-8000 km. Flat spotting occurs on the rear ( inside ),in spite of shocks and wheel alignment being within specs.Never buy Dunlop Tires again.My next tires will be Michelin
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on February 3, 2012
Given 27% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Vector Sport Sportwagon (150) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 easy going miles
These tires lasted just SEVEN thousand miles on the front of my car until they reached minimum wear on my Saab 93 Sportswagon. I am a careful lady driver, had the wheels tracked and aligned twice in this period and they were nitrogen filled. I drive the car carefully so it will last, but Pirellis have had no trouble giving me 20,000 miles+. Using cruise control, not jamming on the brakes through careless driving, taking corners at a slower speed and avoiding potholes did me no good. Dunlop tested the tires and found no fault and said it was driver action or an irregularity with the car. Saab who have serviced the car for 3 years sent a letter saying no history of tire problems with me or the 93, but Kwik Fit are not behaving well about the whole matter. No refund offered for a very unhappy but regular (former) customer, but I will not let this drop as that was £200 I should not have had to spend. The new Pirellis which have replaced them are great - I wish I had never tried another brand and given myself this grief.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2011
Given 53% while driving a Toyota Avensis (245/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
The tires are okay in dry,but they are unbelievebly bad in wet.It understeers and oversteers also,woukd never buy dunlop again!
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2011
Given 49% while driving a BMW 530D (245/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 12,000 average miles
Replaced worn old run Dunlop runflats. Engineered in Europe manufactured in China on the sidewall. They were an reasonable improvement in the ride comfort over the worn run flats but in the end I was disappointed with them. Ride was still brutal like they have stone sidewalls. Wear seemed high and uneven, even if the car had tracking done. Grip ok but not much progression and as they wore a bit it deteriorated more than I expected. I would have preferred a softer tire with more give for primary ride and progressive grip. I once used them in the snow - forget it.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on November 24, 2011
Given 69% while driving a Ford Falcon xr6 (245/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
these tires are generally good for noise and dry weather driving however Ive found them to have very poor wet weather grip especially at the rear end
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on November 17, 2011