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BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport vs Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — Compared (May 2026)
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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
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Super Sport | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Super Sport | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 69 |
Snow
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Super Sport | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 62 |
Noise
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Super Sport | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 81 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | g-Force Super Sport | Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport | Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 71 |
| Dry | 80 | 77 |
| Wet | 60 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 70 | 59 |
| Noise | – | 90 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 74 |
| Handling | 80 | 78 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport is regarded as a capable performance-oriented tire that excels in dry weather conditions. Users appreciate its stiff casing, which provides a heightened sense of steering confidence and cornering stability, particularly on performance-oriented vehicles.
Pros
- Strong dry road performance
- Confident cornering stability
- Responsive handling characteristics
Cons
- Stiffer ride quality due to casing construction
Observations
- Drivers of AWD performance vehicles, such as BMW models, report that the tire's stiff construction complements the vehicle's handling dynamics.
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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance Summer tire | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
BFGoodrich
Dunlop
Too close to call: BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport and Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport is stronger on comfort and dry. Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ is stronger on wet and treadwear.
BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport scores 70 vs 59 on comfort.
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 67 vs 60 on wet.
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 74 vs 70 on treadwear.
BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport scores 80 vs 77 on dry.
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.