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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — 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.
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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 | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tire Rack owners | 45 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 48 | 79 |
| Dry | 62 | 77 |
| Wet | 51 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 38 | 65 |
| Noise | 32 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 44 | 77 |
| Handling | 63 | 83 |
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V105 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in dry handling, steering responsiveness, and wet-weather confidence. While many users praise its balanced nature and value compared to premium rivals, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and noise levels, particularly as the tires age.
Pros
- Excellent dry road grip and cornering stability
- Strong wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- High level of steering feedback and turn-in precision
- Competitive pricing compared to other flagship performance brands
- Predictable handling characteristics at the limit
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear, especially under spirited driving
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Performance drop-off in freezing temperatures and snow
- Occasional 'flat-spotting' or vibration after the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods
Observations
- Owners of lightweight sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 report excellent handling balance and longevity, often citing the tire as an ideal OE-style replacement.
- Drivers of high-torque, rear-wheel-drive sedans (e.g., BMW 5-series, Audi S4) note that while grip is impressive, rear tire wear is significantly accelerated compared to front tires.
- Some users with larger luxury sedans noted that the tire's 'firm' construction can lead to a harsher ride over small road imperfections.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 10 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Dunlop
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 — better noise, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 92 vs 32 on noise.
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 77 vs 44 on treadwear.
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 81 vs 51 on wet.
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 65 vs 38 on comfort.
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.