Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Reviews - Page 2

Given 91% while driving a Mitsubishi Evolution X (245/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 21,000 spirited miles
I drive my EVO X about 23000km / year / for 7 years - mainly on civilian roads. When buying, Michelin Super Sport was assumed, but they did not give me a sense of confidence on the arches and quickly clashed - after 1 season. Next came The Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 3 or 4 (I don't remember) and these drove a little better, but they clashed after about 1.5 seasons. Looking further for the right footwear I bought Dunlop SportMaxx RT. It was a shot in the 10. On the rest, I could enjoy the ride I like. While driving on a curve, I felt perfectly the moment of tire slip. Regardless of whether on dry or wet surfaces, the car listened and did what I expected. Tires durable 2.5 seasons. I currently have a Dunlop SportMaxx RT2. They seem a bit softer than their predecessors, which further boosted the feeling of stability when driving >200km / h and look insane! They are already finishing season 2 and will go half more. I fell in love with these tires. Recommend
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on October 18, 2021
Given 63% while driving a Audi a3 8v sportback 2.0tdi quattro 150cv (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 32,000 spirited miles
the tire when it is new in the first 5000 km has a good grip on dry, you can feel what you are doing if you heat it up a little has a nice lateral grip but this lasts little because it overheats immediately after. Good braking in dry conditions. on the wet from new has decent performance and resists well to water planing, braking is inexistent on scandalous and non-existent wet the second year after removing the winter tires. exceptional comfort excellent resistance to holes. For the duration after the first year it becomes hard and no longer wears out, then also checking the convergence every six months the outer shoulder due to the driving style is finished before the central part that could also do another 15000 km
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on October 14, 2021
Given 93% while driving a Audi A4 (255/30 R20) on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
Tried the goodyear asymmetric 5 for a month. Swap tu the horrible but expensive ps4s for a week n finally to this excellent RT2. I was blown away. Sudden quieter tires. So much more smoother to drive than the PS4s n Asymmetric 5. More direct steering too. So glad i tried this. Better to drive than the asymmetric 5. Waaaaaaay better to drive than the crappy ps4s. Best decision ever.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on August 13, 2021
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Given 69% while driving a Renault Clio 182 Cup Pack (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Would buy again because of the price, but handling isn't very good. I got these for my Clio 182 and the car response became too darty and lacked linearity in the way lateral forces were built-up, making you feel there's not enough lateral support. Precision wasn't really good, as in assessing the required steering angle for some corners. Grip in the dry is good, a little lower than expected in the wet but progressive enough and predictable at the limit. Wear in this light car is good. Comfort is good, impacts feel rounded and rolling noise is low (205/45R16). I got the same tire for the Megane rs175 (225/40R18) in the A0 spec from Audi, as I had driven an A3 on those tires in circuit and found it superb in terms of driving pleasure. Balance is playful and with low understeer, but lower understeer in this type of car would be better. Grip when new in wet or dry was good and predictable when approaching the limit. In the Megane this tire lasted many spirited miles (8k+) but now towards the end of their life they got cracks on the outer edge of the pattern and the grip in the dry is just not enough, especially traction/braking. Comfort is terrible since the beginning, with too high impact forces and too high noise (low frequency noise), especially rolling noise. Roundness is fair and the shake is well controlled, absorbing impacts with enough quality feel.
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
Mercedes Benz (225/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 4,500 average miles
These tires come with my car when I bought it. I am quite shocked with the wear rate of the tires because my michelin Pilot super sports tires in another car could last for about 4 years while Dunlop Sportmaxx rt2 couldn't even last longer than 2 years. The outer part of the front tires lost a lot of thread within 2 years. Maybe my driving style is slightly aggressive (not crazily fast) and the car front is heavy. But still that's unacceptable
Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on April 19, 2021
Given 59% while driving a Jaguar XKR 5.0 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 10 average miles
I bought and fitted these tires to a 2013 Jaguar XKR Coupe in November 2019. Now 10,000 miles and 15 months later all tires are showing hair line cracks running along the valleys between the treads. I admit car because of COVID not used so much in last 12 months. But at £800 cost I feel these tires should be able to cope with diverse use and mileages. As I write I am not aware whether this is an MOT failure or not. Performance of tire In wet and dry conditions generally good and with out issues. I only discovered these cracking problems yesterday and have not yet taken it up with Dunlop but will be. There was nothing I could do to prevent this and through the ownership period I have maintained the the recommended pressures. VERY POOR DUNLOP!!! Roger
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on March 3, 2021
Given 91% while driving a Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TCDI (235/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Having had two sets of the previous generation Dunlop SP Sportmaxx RT on my Mondeo before, I had no hesitation going for the next generation RT2 when they came for replacement. As with the previous generation I was impressed with this tire but the biggest upgrade from the previous generation I found the wear rate to be much better. I tend to carry speed through bends where I can and these were certainly communicative and grippy both dry and wet. High speed motorway running in heavy standing water wasn't a problem for these and I was able to carry on when other cars were slowing down or spinning off. Snow grip isn't anything to write home about but then this is a performance summer tire not a winter one. The tires weren't unduly noisy or harsher than any other tires I'd had on the car. They were pretty low profile and with the -20mm lower sports suspension pack on the car they weren't overly thrashy around potholes. Fuel consumption was pretty good too.
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on February 16, 2021
Given 76% while driving a Mercedes Benz A (225/45 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
On a A-class 220 with 560NM torque this tire is a problem in wet conditions and simply unreliable. Maybe the problem lies in the AMG sportline shocks. For the rest it's good value for money.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on January 24, 2021
Given 80% while driving a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 28,000 spirited miles
Have had the Sportmaxx RT2 fitted to my ‘06 A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro since early 2018. During nov- march I’ve got winter tires fitted. The tires have done 45.000 km / 28.000 mi and are down to 2 to 2.5 mm. Previously I’ve had Falken ZIEX, Hankook Ventus V12 and Pirelli’s fitted. Wear and comfortwise the Sportmaxx RT2 are the best of all tires I’ve had on the car. The Falken’s had slightly better grip on warm dry days but where down in all other conditions and only lasted 30.000 km / 18.750 mi. The Hankook’s were slightly better on wear compared to the Falken’s but wore unevenly and gave the car an unresponsive feel. The Pirelli’s had the least grip, the least comfort. Can’t comment on wear, they started showing cracks in the sidewall after 2 years. Switched to the Sportmaxx RT2 after the Pirelli’s and a new set will def. be fitted after winter. Tires give excellent grip in dry and wet weather. The tires give the car a comfortable ride and responsive steering feel. Plus the noise they produce, our should I say lack off, is less compared to the Falken’s and Pirelli’s. If I had to name a slight downside it would be cold (
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on January 21, 2021
Given 64% while driving a Skoda (225/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
This is a very soft tire. The sidewalls are very soft so for turning fast isnt so good. Very comfortable and very quiet!
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on November 8, 2020
Volkswagen (225/45 R17) on track for 1,500 spirited miles
Replaced totally worn Michelin Primacy Oem fitted wich where decent but not sporty. I find this tire is close to being Dangerous!.. Very little steering response. Worst of all is the initial turning. It turns and then without increasing speed or turning the wheel more it suddenly looses grip...squicking.. I had the correct pressures(38-40) ..played up and down a bit nothing changed.. I think the sidewall is way way too soft. The problem is much worse in high speed corners (over 120-130kms) where it suddenly looses grip without ANY warning and its really frightening i ve done just 2000 kms and the Sport max on the sidewall is almost worn out.. The totally destroyed (no thread at all left in them ) Michelin where handling A LOT better and they are not considered to be a "grippy" tire
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on October 26, 2020
Given 39% while driving a BMW 320D (255/35 R18 W) on mostly town for 7,000 average miles
Big noise after 9.000 km,because of,uneven grinding of the tires.
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on October 12, 2020