Dunlop SportMaxx RT Reviews - Page 10

Given 70% while driving a Honda CIVIC 1.6 VTEC (205/55 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Very good tire in the dry, they're very good In the wet all the time you're moving. I can often wheel spin in the wet if briskly pulling away. Probably not qui
te worth the money, I'll probably go Falken ZE914 for my next set as they're quite a bit cheaper.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on January 12, 2014
Given 97% while driving a Renault Clio III Dynamique 1.6 (205/50 R16 W) on mostly country roads for 1,200 spirited miles
Excellent tire. Renault Clio III 1,6 . After the first 3000 Km , the tires are superb. The feeling is lively, the dry grip is awesome, yet the best feature is undoubtedly the wet grip; never experienced that much grip on wet. No score for wear yet.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on January 7, 2014
Given 100% while driving a Acura TSX (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Excellent tire, quiet, smooth, and lots of grip.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on December 29, 2013
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Given 86% while driving a Skoda Yeti 4 x 4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I did quite a lot of research before investing in these tires as I wanted something better than the Dunlop SP1 tires they replaced.

The difference was immediate and the level of grip in cold and damp conditions was very marked. They were also quieter than the originals.

I cannot comment on wear at the moment, however they are allegedly pretty good and more fuel efficient as well!

The grooves on these are wider than I was expecting, so maybe hot weather grip may suffer a little but will need to wait for the summer to know on that.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on December 22, 2013
Given 84% while driving a Skoda Fabia vRS (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Softer than pilot sport's they replaced. Wet cornering is excellent these tire's give you confidence to push on where as before you might hesitate due to feeling grip would not be there. Also ride more comfortably.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 22, 2013
Given 97% while driving a Saab Automobile Vector Sport (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 50 spirited miles
Compelled to write review as noticed immediate difference in the way car handles. The vehicle seems to stick to the road in both wet & dry conditions improving noise level too. Being a soft tire only concer will be how they wear during winter? But in all honesty so far so good no complaints. Will mention having stuck to budget tires previously on my Saab 93 Vector Sport every aspect of ride has a noticeable improvement with Dunlop Sport Maxx RT!
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on November 17, 2013
Given 86% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205/55 R16 W) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
I bought these tires on the strength of the reviews on here and elsewhere. I have not been disappointed. These tires are quiet and comfortable and have bags of grip in the dry. Wet grip, however, was not as good as I was expecting. I've had Vredestein Sportrac 3 and Uniroyal RainSport 2 tires before, and they were both better in the wet, all the way down to 2mm. Currently, the Dunlops are on 4-5mm and the wet handling/cornering has dropped away quite a bit, leading to understeer on the many roundabouts here. I think this is largely due to the massive outer shoulder blocks. Still, they are great tires and the feedback is so good that you know when you are at the limit and understeer is coming! Wear has been better than I feared. The tires also look the part and for the price, are a performance bargain. I imagine with the dropping temperatures as winter approaches their performance will drop away, but that is to be expected with a summer tire. All in all, a great tire and I would recommend if you value grip, handling, quietness and feedback.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 13, 2013
Given 91% while driving a Toyota Celica GT4 (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
These are a very good tire. Dry and wet grip is very good, comparable to the top end tires from other brands. Tire noise is vastly reduced over my previous tires (some cheap Nexens which came with the car).
My favourite aspect of these is the progressiveness - you can really feel what they are doing and the levels of grip available to you in the bends.
Grip does seem to drop off slightly when the temperatures are sub 5 degrees, but this is the case with any summer tire and the feedback means you can feel it happening readily.
I can't comment on tire wear yet as have only had them on for ~1000 miles, but they feel like a fairly soft compound so wouldn't expect them to be super long lasting.
I will definitely be buying these again if available in my size. In some sizes they are a verifiable bargain when compared with the competition.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on November 4, 2013
Given 80% while driving a Lexus IS250 SE i (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Previously had bridgestone ER33 which still had loads of tread left on them but i hated the ride quality they offered. These Dunlops have literally transformed the ride- so smooth and more cushioned. A little less road noise too. Not sure how to describe this but you do notice little rolling resistance. The car seems less sticky and when in DRIVE without even accelerating it now moves quicker- this has resulted in slightly better MPG. MY only negative is that they are advertised as having RIM PROTECTOR but to me they don't. Unlike the Bridgestones the wall does not overhang the alloy rim so it's easy to kerb the wheels. I spoke to Dunlop who insist it does have a rim protector so if this is the case then Dunlop's MFS (rim protector) is a complete joke!
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on November 2, 2013
Given 90% while driving a Fiat Stilo (205/55 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Excelent tires for my Fiat Stilo. To be honest, I still didn't find the limit of the car with these tires, it just keep going and going, without losing the grip.

It wears quickly, but what do you expect ? It is a sports tire.

Road feedback is also very good.

I highly recommend these tires.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on October 23, 2013
Given 96% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero 2.8 V6 convertible (235/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I shod my last car (Mazda6 2.3 Sport) with Goodyear F1 Eagle Assymetric 2 - and I was amazed at the transformation they made. A change of car and a need for better tires leaned me toward the same tire, albeit wider.

I was swayed by reviews of the Dunlop Sportmaxx RT. The Saab 9-3 Aero V6, with Hirsch upgrade, now handles and brakes like the car I wanted it to be. A little more road rumble than I had hoped - but, on every road condition thrown at the car so far, the new Dunlops are totally confidence-inspiring and, on dual carriageway, are returning better MPG than the old tires did.

I will report back after the cold, wet months. That's where the Goodyears were truly superb for a summer tire.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on October 19, 2013
Given 40% while driving a Audi A5 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Bad tires!
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on October 16, 2013