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 September 2026
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT vs Yokohama Advan Sport AS — Compared (September 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
Yokohama
Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT — better noise, dry and snow. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort and treadwear 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 10
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 73 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 71 |
| Dry | 87 | 77 |
| Wet | 70 | 67 |
| Snow | 70 | 60 |
| Comfort | 71 | 80 |
| Noise | 95 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 71 |
| Handling | 72 | 73 |
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75
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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 Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
- Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
- Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
- Potential for stability issues at highway speeds
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
- One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
- Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 5 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 20″ – 21″ | 17″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Dunlop
71
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT — better noise, dry and snow. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 95 vs 76 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 87 vs 77 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 70 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
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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.