72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
86 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT vs Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF — 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
70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF if wet and comfort 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 Maxx GT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx ROF leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 69 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx ROF leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 44 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 59 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 70 |
| Dry | 87 | 84 |
| Wet | 70 | 76 |
| Snow | 70 | – |
| Comfort | 71 | 74 |
| Noise | 95 | – |
| Treadwear | 67 | 59 |
| Handling | 72 | 59 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
70
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT is a polarizing ultra-high-performance summer tire that excels in dry-weather handling and steering feedback but receives highly inconsistent feedback regarding wet-weather safety and tread longevity. While many users praise its quiet ride and stability on premium sedans, a significant portion of the user base reports poor traction in wet or cold conditions and premature sidewall degradation.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for a performance tire
- Strong steering feedback and predictable handling characteristics
- Attractive aesthetic design with effective rim protection
Cons
- Significant loss of traction and aquaplaning risk in wet or cold conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with many reports of rapid wear or premature inner sidewall failure
- High price point relative to competitors with similar or better performance
- Susceptibility to tramlining and harshness on poor road surfaces
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower AWD vehicles (Audi Quattro, etc.) generally report better satisfaction with the tire's performance than those with high-torque RWD sports cars.
- Owners of larger, heavier vehicles (Audi A7, BMW 6-series) frequently report issues with sidewall integrity and inner-edge wear.
- The tire is noted to be particularly unsuitable for winter or near-freezing temperatures, with multiple reports of it becoming brittle and losing all traction.
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in ride comfort, cabin quietness, and dry-weather handling. However, these benefits are frequently offset by significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent traction in wet or cold conditions, leading to a polarized user experience.
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and handling performance
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Stiff sidewall construction provides stable steering feedback
- Aesthetically pleasing, aggressive tread design
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Poor traction and safety concerns in wet or cold weather
- High replacement costs relative to longevity
- Susceptibility to road debris and sidewall damage
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles, such as the C63s AMG, struggle with off-the-line traction, suggesting the tire is ill-suited for high-torque applications.
- Users with 20-inch and larger wheels frequently report issues with tramlining and tracking on uneven road surfaces.
- Owners of luxury SUVs like the BMW X5 and Audi SQ5 appreciate the ride quality but express frustration over the short lifespan of the tires in these heavier applications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | — |
| Rim diameters | 20″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Dunlop
70
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF if wet and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 72 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 67 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF scores 76 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 87 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF
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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.