P6 of 6
Beat 0% of the field
2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
Satisfactory
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2016
5 publications
Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT averages a finish of 6th.
- 9Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 6thAverage finish
- 33%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
9 tests, 2010 to 2016
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 33%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pirelli P Zero
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Potenza S001
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Nokian Z G2
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 9 tests. Updated November 16, 2025.
Across nine tests from 2010-2016, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT delivers middling to below-average results, with an overall average position of 5.8 and no test wins or major awards. It shows occasional upper-midfield finishes (3/8 in 2012 Auto Bild 20-inch; 4/6 in 2010 Auto Bild UHP) but more frequently lands in the lower half, including last place in the 2016 AutoBild UHP test (6/6) and 8/9 in 2010 Auto Zeitung. Patterns point to acceptable dry capability but inconsistent wet behavior and limited all-round balance, with comments noting slower steering response and wet oversteer.
Overall, it performs adequately in some dry-focused scenarios but lacks standout strengths, particularly in wet performance and objective balance, leading to a conservative overall score.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Moderate
Details
- 3rd place overall in 2012 Auto Bild 20 inch test (245/30 R20), indicating competitive dry ability in a mixed field
- 4th/6 in 2010 Auto Bild UHP test (255/30 R19) with editorial note that it was average without major weaknesses, suggesting competent dry baseline
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High-Speed/Max-Performance Fitments (Large Diameters)
Minor
Details
- Top-half result in 2012 Auto Bild 20 inch (3/8) on 20-inch fitment
- Mid-pack in 2010 Sport Auto UHP (7/11) on 19-inch, avoiding bottom tier in a demanding RS platform test
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Dry grip
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
offers excellent grip in the wet and dry
- 2012 EVO Max Performance Tyre Test (2012)excellent dry performance
- 2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test (2011)A great tyre in the dry
- 2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test (2010)
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Wet braking
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
SHort braking in the wet and dry
- 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (2016)As far as the safety-relevant test such as braking or aquaplaning so, the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT the best in the field
- 2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (2012)
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Dry braking
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
SHort braking in the wet and dry
- 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (2016)excellent braking on dry roads
- 2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tyre Test (2012)
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Steering feel
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
high precision steering with good feedback
- 2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tyre Test (2012)quick precise steering
- 2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test (2011)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 2016 AutoBild UHP: last place 6/6 with note "more oversteer in the wet than the other tyres"
- 2010 Auto Zeitung UHP: 8/9 overall in a test emphasizing aquaplaning and wet metrics
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Steering Response/Handling Precision
Moderate
Details
- 2016 AutoBild UHP: "slightly slower steering response than the best on test"
- 2012 EVO Max Performance: 7/10 overall, consistent with softer response relative to leading tyres
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Overall Balance/Consistency Across Tests
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 5.8 across 9 tests, with frequent lower-half finishes (6/6 in 2016, 6/7 in 2011, 6/9 in 2010, 8/9 in 2010)
- 2010 Auto Bild UHP editorial: "surprisingly average... not excelling in any area"
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Wet handling
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
Poor handling and oversteer balance in the wet
- 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (2016)in the wet there is understeer
- 2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (2012)
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 6 tests
Details
High road noise and choppy ride
- 2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test (2010)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT (6 tests) and 65 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Dry grip strength in 3 of 6 tests 32 praise, 3 criticise of 65 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 2 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 65 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Snow traction no test mentions it 1 praise, 6 criticise of 65 reviews · Read those reviews
Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners
- Wet braking strength in 2 of 6 tests no owner mentions it
Every test, newest first 9
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2016 1 test
2012 3 tests
P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
P5 of 9
Beat 50% of the field
2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
As far as the safety-relevant test such as braking or aquaplaning so, the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT the best in the field. Not the fastest tyre in the dry but the Dunlop has a good balance, in the wet there is understeer.
P7 of 10
Beat 33% of the field
2012 EVO Max Performance Tyre Test
Echoing our own long term test findings, while the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT offers excellent grip in the wet and dry, it's somewhat let down by the average steering feel it provides.
2011 1 test
P6 of 7
Beat 17% of the field
2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test
The Sport Maxx GT was developed with the Audi TT and offers excellent dry performance and a quick precise steering. When wet, the Dunlop suffers with a relative lack of grip leading to 6th place.
2010 4 tests
P6 of 9
Beat 38% of the field
P7 of 11
Beat 40% of the field
P4 of 6
Beat 40% of the field
P8 of 9
Beat 13% of the field
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