The Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus is a summer ultra high performance tyre with more favourable owner reports for dry grip and handling than for comfort and noise. Wet grip is divisive, and several reviews concern the non-Plus 050, which limits confidence in the picture for this version.
The quick answer
Owners say72%from 33 owner reviews47% would buy againRead the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
How many miles does the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ is expected to last around 32,888 miles (52,928 km).
What do owners say about the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+?
Across 33 owner ratings the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ averages 72%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.2. 16 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 54% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ 6.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 29 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 29 reviews. 16 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 15,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ again?
47% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ again, based on the 32 owner reviews that answered the question. 16% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+'s road noise?
Of the 30 owner reviews analysed for the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+, 19 mention road noise: 6 praise it (quiet) and 13 criticise it (noisy). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+'s dry grip?
Of the 30 owner reviews analysed for the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+, 14 mention dry grip: 11 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Dry grip is excellent; giving me confidence when cornering in high speed in the motorways". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+'s wet grip?
Of the 30 owner reviews analysed for the Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+, 13 mention wet grip: 6 praise it (confident wet grip) and 7 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "they are terrible in wet conditions-slippery". Read those reviews
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The Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus draws more praise for dry grip and handling than for refinement, with noise criticised in around two in five reviews and a harsh ride in around a quarter. Wet grip divides opinion, while aquaplaning concerns outnumber praise. Mid-life and end-of-life accounts generally favour tread life, although a few describe declining grip or comfort. Half the 30 reviews are positive, but several explicitly concern the non-Plus 050, limiting how confidently the overall picture can be applied to this version. Two owners returned with updates, without a consistent pattern of deterioration.
What owners mention most counted across 30 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 33 ratings
Owner score72%
Wear82%
Dry Grip80%
Road Feedback79%
Handling78%
Wet Grip70%
Comfort62%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 64%
“My HRV came with these tires from first. Actually it perform well grip in dry, good sharp enough for cornering. But I really not recommend while you drive in wet or rainy, it's slippery and I just drive around 47-50mph...”
“These must be the worst tyres I have ever had for road / tyre noise in the cabin. Came standard on the car but had to remove them and put Michelin Primacy 4+ on the car to get any decent peace in the cabin. Cannot...”
“The grip is perfect wet and dry roads Handling is perfect The road noise is bad but maybe some of it is due to lack of sound insulation in the doors and floor I have ordered Michelin Premecy 5 E Tyres as they have Three...”
The grip is perfect wet and dry roads
Handling is perfect
The road noise is bad but maybe some of it is due to lack of sound insulation in the doors and floor
I have ordered Michelin Premecy 5 E Tyres as they have Three A ratings for wet grip the lowest fuel consumption and only 69 decibels of road noise
Initial Impressions54% 6,000 miles
These Tyres are very noisy at motorway speeds any spoils the otherwise great Camry
My overriding interest is in a quiet, comfortable ride.
I have a new Honda ZR-V Advance (Oct 2025) with which I am pleased, BUT it is fitted with Dunlop SP Sport MAX 050 225/55 R18
The ride is too noisy for me, and rather harsh. The tyres let the car down.
(I had a good test drive in another ZR-V which was not nearly as rough riding, but I didn't note its tyres unfortunately).
I shall change the wheels to 215/60 R17 and fit them with Michelin Cross Climate 2 or 3s.
Experience on a Jaguar XJ6 V6 and a Porsche Macan tells me that that goes a long way to fixing the problem !
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After 20,000Kms they are wearing very well and they have had just reasonable handling, but they are very harsh and noisy, particularly on concrete style highway.
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It will slide if there is a little water, it will slide when turning on dry land, and it will slide when you step 50% deep when starting. The skates cannot be driven in the south at all.
My HRV came with these tires from first. Actually it perform well grip in dry, good sharp enough for cornering. But I really not recommend while you drive in wet or rainy, it's slippery and I just drive around 47-50mph. In Indonesian road, these tires so noicy and harsh riding.
My Lexus came with these tyres as original equipment. I live in a rainy area, and I can only say that they are terrible in wet conditions—slippery, prone to aquaplaning, etc. I would not recommend them to anyone.
My BMW 530D had come with a staggered setup 245/45 r18 and 275/40 r18. Came with Goodyear RFTs which I had a terrible time with on our Indian roads. Had to change two tyres within the first 7500kms.
After getting fed-up with them I had shifted to these dunlops and I have only good things to say about them. Much more comfortable considering these are regular tubeless and not RFTs, wear is also great, I've used them for 40k kms now before looking for a next set.
However only negative would be that though there is tread depth still left(above the change marker), the compound seems to have deteriorated causing a lot of wheel spin.
Also noticed a lot of micro punctures(approximately 2 every month) at this stage.
However these tyres we're super cheap compared to the other tyres on offer, had great durability (considering Indian roads) and good grip levels (never had a nervous moment).
A thumbs up from my side
Soft sidewall premium touring tyre, better dry and wet grip compare to Conti UC6 and Pirelli P1.
Very quiet and comfortable, but the only downside is wear slight higher than average because of the soft rubber.
These tyres come fitted from factory. I have never had a very good experience with dunlop tyres, but I decided to stick with them since tyres are very expensive these days. They are TERRIBLE. I have lost grip on uneven surface, even when it's dry. I dont know why they get such a high score here. In the wet they're also not great. They just dont inspire confidence. And the worst thing is comfort. They are extremely noisy even when new, and they're stiff, not in a good way. I know they are UHP tyres, but they seriously cannot compare to michelin PS4, continental MC6, or even bridgestone potenza RE050 that I've had in the past. No, it's not the car itself that's causing all those issues. I used to have a set of dunlops that came with my mercedes w211, but I dont remember the model, and they bulged when I hit a small pothole, so I was hoping they had improved their tyres over the years, but I guess I was hoping too much. I will still stick with these at least until they have 50% of tread left since the car itself is not exactly sporty, but for those who are considering replacing their tyres with these, I suggest you look elsewhere.
My car came with the so max 050 NOT plus stock. They perform better than the re003 all round. Dry grip is pretty good but understeers quite a bit, in the wet it only gets worse. The tyre is fairly noisy and a bit harsh over bumps. The tire wear is very good I must say. I have done over 50k km on them and they still have 3.5mm of tread left could get another 10k I’m easily, most of it is freeway driving however. I know have put the Goodyear eagle f1 sport and they are much better in ever way. More comfortable, way more grip dry and wet especially. Much more quiet and comfortable of bumps. I can’t tell about wear just yet. I would definitely get the asymmetric 5 or 6 or f1 sport over the dunlops.
