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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 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.

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
180 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
84
Snow
–
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
60
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
70/100
4 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
60 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
81
Snow
80
Comfort
65
Noise
92
Treadwear
77
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT and Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT is stronger on comfort, dry and wet. Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 is stronger on treadwear.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Sport Maxx RT leads by 11
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
88
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
77
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
Professional tests (TWG score) – 68
Tire Rack owners 86 89
Tyre Reviews owners 88 90
SimpleTire owners 92 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Sport Maxx RT leads by 3
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
84
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
81
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
Professional tests (TWG score) – 80
Tire Rack owners 79 83
Tyre Reviews owners 84 81
SimpleTire owners 87 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
80
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
SimpleTire owners 73 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Sport Maxx RT leads by 17
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
82
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
65
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
Professional tests (TWG score) – 56
Tire Rack owners 70 81
Tyre Reviews owners 82 77
SimpleTire owners 95 97

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
–
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
92
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
Professional tests (TWG score) – 93
SimpleTire owners 92 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 17
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
60
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
77
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
Tire Rack owners 70 69
Tyre Reviews owners 60 76
SimpleTire owners 84 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ADVAN Sport V105 leads by 2
A — Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
81
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
83
Why this score
SourceSport Maxx RTADVAN Sport V105
Tyre Reviews owners 81 83
DriverReviews owners – 82

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Sport Maxx RTYokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Relative Score 77 77
Dry 88 77
Wet 84 81
Snow – 80
Comfort 82 65
Noise – 92
Treadwear 60 77
Handling 81 83

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Sport Maxx RT

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.
Tire B Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

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.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Category—Summer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available510
Rim diameters17″ – 19″16″ – 22″
Tread depth9/32″9/32″
UTQG240 A A240 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Yokohama

Too close to call: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT and Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT is stronger on comfort, dry and wet. Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 is stronger on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 82 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 scores 77 vs 60 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 88 vs 77 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 84 vs 81 on wet.

Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105

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.