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 Touring R1 — 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
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
22 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if dry matters 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 Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 79 |
| Dry | 87 | 84 |
| Wet | 70 | 75 |
| Snow | 70 | – |
| Comfort | 71 | 76 |
| Noise | 95 | – |
| Treadwear | 67 | 82 |
| Handling | 72 | 81 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 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 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 Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Reliable dry-weather grip and braking
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Reports of sidewall vulnerability
- Occasional road noise feedback
- Variability in actual tire width compared to specifications
Observations
- Users driving standard family vehicles and sedans (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda City) report high satisfaction for daily commuting.
- Some users noted that the physical width of the tire may measure narrower than the stated nominal size.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | B · Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring 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
79
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 82 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 81 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 75 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Tire B · Dunlop SP Touring R1
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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.