75
/ 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 Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — 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%)
77/100
84 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better wet, snow and comfort. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if noise 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 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo3 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo3 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo3 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo3 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 57 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 69 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo3 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 74 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 79 |
| Dry | 87 | 86 |
| Wet | 70 | 84 |
| Snow | 70 | 80 |
| Comfort | 71 | 79 |
| Noise | 95 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 71 |
| Handling | 72 | 74 |
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Tire A
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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 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfortable summer tire that excels in wet and dry traction, often serving as a competent OEM choice for premium vehicles. While many users praise its ride quality and wet-weather confidence, a significant portion of enthusiasts note a lack of steering feedback and 'soft' sidewall characteristics that can make the handling feel less precise compared to top-tier competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport series.
Pros
- Excellent wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry-road traction and predictable handling at the limit
- Competitive pricing relative to premium performance alternatives
- Good overall durability for many daily driving applications
Cons
- Lack of steering precision and 'numb' road feedback
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a wobbly or unstable feel during aggressive cornering
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear on specific vehicle platforms
- Occasional reports of sidewall bubbling or structural issues on rough road surfaces
Observations
- Users with heavy EVs and SUVs often report mixed results, with some praising the low rolling resistance and comfort, while others note rapid tread wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented sedans (e.g., BMW 3-series, Audi S3) frequently highlight the tire's comfort advantage over competitors but criticize the lack of sharp steering response.
- The tire is frequently noted as a significant upgrade over stock Pirelli P Zero or Dunlop Sport Maxx tires in terms of wet-weather confidence and noise reduction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Max Performance Summer tire |
| 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?
75
/ 100
Dunlop
79
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better wet, snow and comfort. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 95 vs 80 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 84 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 80 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 79 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
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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.