67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF vs Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
44 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — better handling and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF if comfort, wet and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 ROF leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 ROF leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 69 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 ROF leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 62 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sport Maxx 050+ leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 49 | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sport Maxx 050+ leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF | Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 71 |
| Dry | 81 | 77 |
| Wet | 72 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 65 | 59 |
| Noise | – | 90 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 74 |
| Handling | 57 | 78 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF (Run-On-Flat) receives mixed reviews, with users frequently praising its dry and wet handling performance and quiet cabin characteristics. However, these benefits are often overshadowed by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, a harsh ride quality typical of run-flat technology, and a high price point that many owners find difficult to justify.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet weather grip
- Quiet cabin noise levels
- Responsive steering feedback
- Stable high-speed handling
Cons
- Rapid and inconsistent tread wear
- Harsh, jarring ride quality over bumps
- High replacement cost
- Susceptibility to tramlining
Observations
- High-performance vehicle owners (e.g., C63s AMG) report that the tire struggles to manage high torque, leading to poor off-the-line traction.
- Users on smaller rim sizes (17-inch) frequently report issues with tramlining and torque steer, particularly on Mini models.
- Owners of luxury cruisers (e.g., Lexus SC430) appreciate the stiff sidewall for cornering stability, despite the trade-off in ride comfort.
The Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ receives a polarized reception, often serving as a divisive Original Equipment (OE) choice for premium vehicles. While many users praise its dry-weather handling and value-for-money proposition, a significant portion of owners report severe dissatisfaction regarding cabin noise, ride harshness, and unpredictable wet-weather performance.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Competitive pricing compared to premium European rivals
- Good tread longevity for a performance-oriented tire
- Responsive steering feedback
Cons
- High levels of road and cabin noise
- Harsh ride quality and lack of comfort
- Poor wet-weather traction and susceptibility to hydroplaning
- Inconsistent performance on uneven road surfaces
Observations
- Owners of Lexus and Infiniti models frequently cite this tire as a major detractor from the vehicle's intended luxury and comfort experience.
- Users transitioning from Run-Flat tires to the 050+ often report an improvement in ride comfort, whereas those moving from premium touring tires report a significant increase in noise.
- Performance-oriented drivers on high-power sedans generally report higher satisfaction with grip levels than those using the tire for daily commuting on standard passenger vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Dunlop
71
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — better handling and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF if comfort, wet and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 78 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 74 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF scores 65 vs 59 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF scores 72 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF
Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.