Ultra High Performance Tire Review - Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

 

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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT
www.dunloptires.com

  • 240-AA-A
  • Made in Germany
  • 235/40R18 & 255/35R18
  • Y-Speed Rated (186 mph or 300 km/h)

PROS: Outstanding and highly responsive road handling and high-speed stability

CONS: Average wet traction performance… but impressive durability and overall smooth performance, with minimal road noise

Highlights:

• DuPont Kevlar reinforced lower sidewalls: enhances road feedback and driving precision

• Touch Technology: provides enhanced communication between driver and road for precise steering response

• Multi-Radius Tread Technology: delivers superb dry handling while maintaining wet handling

• Asymmetric Tread Design: enhances dry cornering while maintaining superb wet traction

• Unique Bead Fit System: enhances force transmission between tire and wheel for superb driver feedback

• Jointless Band Technology: maintains the tire’s shape and enables smooth performance at highway speeds

• Max Flange Shield: protects wheels from curb damage

VERDICT: With Dunlop’s engineering and racing heritage, you really can’t go wrong after selecting the proper tire from their impressive lineup

There are so many Dunlop performance tires on the market, it is nearly impossible to get a handle on them all. We’ll be honest, we haven’t even tried them all, but choice is a good thing and kudos to Dunlop for offering consumers such a diverse performance line-up. Although the Dunlop Direzzas might seem the most aggressive, Dunlop decided to submit the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT for this evaluation. Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT tires are designed to offer outstanding driver feedback and responsive handling via a highly refined carbon black tread compound technology from Dunlop Motorsport molded into an asymmetric tread design. With high water evacuation grooves and very non-descript appearing shoulder blocks, one might wonder how this tire performs considering its somewhat subtle design cues. Well, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT is a quiet, durable and predictable performance tire geared towards delivering an outstanding luxury-sport ride under almost any conditions (except snow). At high speeds, this tire truly shines thanks to its unique bead designed to enhance high-speed capability and ride quality. The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT performed great and is an ideal choice on any luxury / sport vehicle when it comes to finding a forgiving, consistent and overall balanced ultra high performance tire.


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