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 RT — 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
Tire B
Dunlop
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
180 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Sport Maxx RT leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sport Maxx RT leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sport Maxx RT leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Sport 01 ROF leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 49 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sport Maxx RT leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport 01 ROF | Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 81 | 88 |
| Wet | 72 | 84 |
| Comfort | 65 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 60 |
| Handling | 57 | 81 |
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67
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
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 SportMaxx RT is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a comfortable and quiet ride that often transforms the driving dynamics of the vehicles it is fitted to. While users frequently praise its handling, braking, and confidence-inspiring feedback, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, which many owners find unacceptable for daily driving.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both dry and wet conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable handling and communicative steering feedback
- Strong braking performance
- Good value for money compared to other premium brands
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Soft sidewalls which some users find less sharp for aggressive cornering
- Reports of cracking or premature aging of the rubber compound
- Poor performance in snow or freezing temperatures
- Inconsistent longevity across different vehicle weights and driving styles
Observations
- Users with heavy front-wheel-drive vehicles or high-torque diesel estates frequently report the fastest tread wear, often requiring replacement under 15,000 miles.
- Owners of performance-oriented cars (e.g., Alfa Romeo, Mazda, Volvo) often report that the tire significantly improves ride quality and noise levels compared to stiffer OEM tires like run-flats or Pirelli P Zeros.
- Some users on 19-inch sizes noted increased road noise and harshness, suggesting the tire's comfort benefits may be more pronounced on smaller rim diameters.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Dunlop
77
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 81 vs 57 on handling.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 82 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 84 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 88 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF
Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
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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.