Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (PS4)
| SP Sport Maxx 050+ | Pilot Sport 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Ultra High Performance Summer | Max Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | 70/100 | 77/100 |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Pilot Sport 4 has better dry traction than SP Sport Maxx 050+.
- Pilot Sport 4 has better tread life than SP Sport Maxx 050+.
- Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.
Pricing
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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in Australia
The SP Sport Maxx 050+ has been around in Australia for about 9 years, whereas the Pilot Sport 4 has been on the market for about 9 years
The SP Sport Maxx 050+ is rated for ultra high performance summer action, however the Pilot Sport 4 tyres are classified as max performance summer. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.
Both of these are considered summer tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the premium part of the market.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the SP Sport Maxx 050+ and the Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
- Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer Tire Test R18
- Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tyre Test
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R17
- Evo: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- TCS: Summer Tire Test R18
- ADAC: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- Sportauto: Summer Tire Test R19
- Auto Motor und Sport: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R19
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R18
- Evo: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- Tyrereviews: Best UHP TIres for 2020
- Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R19
- AUTO Straßenverkehr: Summer Tire Test R19
- TireRack: Best in Max Performance Summer
Benchmark Test Data
| SP Sport Maxx 050+ | Pilot Sport 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | Good | Good |
| Handling | Good | Good |
| Treadwear | Good | Good |
| Wet Performance | Good | Good |
| Comfort | Good | Acceptable |
| Price/Quality | N/A | Good |
| Overall Score | 70/100 | 77/100 |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the SP Sport Maxx 050+ scores 4 out of 5 for comfort and the Pilot Sport 4 scores 3 out of 5.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| SP Sport Maxx 050+ | Pilot Sport 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 280 | 320 |
| Traction (AA - C) | A | AA |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A | A |
Treadwear
As per the UTQG guidelines, the SP Sport Maxx 050+ tyres have a treadwear rating of 280, whereas the Pilot Sport 4 tyres have a rating of 320. This means that the SP Sport Maxx 050+ tyres will theoretically last only 88% as long as the Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
As per the UTQG system, the SP Sport Maxx 050+ tyres have a traction resistance grading of A, whereas the Pilot Sport 4 tyres have a grading of AA.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
As per the UTQG system of tyre grading, the SP Sport Maxx 050+ and Pilot Sport 4 tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of A.
Warranty
The Pilot Sport 4 tyres have a warranty of 6 years. There is no time-based warranty available for the SP Sport Maxx 050+.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
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Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
All in all, the SP Sport Maxx 050+ tyres get a score of 70 out of 100, while the Pilot Sport 4 tyres get a score of 77 out of 100.
The SP Sport Maxx 050+ tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 280, whereas the Pilot Sport 4 tyres have a rating of 320.This means that you can expect the SP Sport Maxx 050+ to last only 88% as long as the Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
The SP Sport Maxx 050+ have a UTQG traction grading of A, while the Pilot Sport 4 tyres having a grading of AA.
The SP Sport Maxx 050+ have a UTQG temperature grading of A, while the Pilot Sport 4 tyres having a grading of A.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 40 sizes of the SP Sport Maxx 050+, and all 150 sizes of the Pilot Sport 4 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
SP Sport Maxx 050+ Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 205/55 R16 94W XL |
| 205/45 R18 90W XL |
| 205/45 R17 88W XL |
| 205/50 R17 93Y XL |
| 215/55 R16 97Y XL |
| 215/55 R17 94Y |
| 215/50 R17 95W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 94Y XL |
| 225/55 R17 101Y XL |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
| 235/50 R18 101W XL |
| 235/45 R17 97Y XL |
| 235/55 R17 103Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 245/60 R18 105V |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 245/50 R18 100W |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/40 R19 98Y XL |
| 245/45 R17 99Y XL |
| 255/40 R17 98Y XL |
| 255/40 R19 100Y XL |
| 255/35 R20 97Y XL |
| 255/45 R18 103Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 96Y |
| 255/35 R18 94Y XL |
| 265/35 R18 97Y XL |
| 275/35 R19 100Y XL |
| 275/30 R20 97Y XL |
| 275/35 R20 102Y XL |
| 275/40 R18 103Y XL |
| 275/30 R19 96Y XL |
| 275/40 R19 105Y XL |
| 295/40 R21 111W |
Pilot Sport 4 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 195/45 R17 81W |
| 205/40 R17 84Y XL |
| 205/55 R16 91W |
| 205/45 R17 88V XL |
| 205/45 R17 88Y XL |
| 205/45 R17 (88Y) XL |
| 205/55 R16 (91Y) |
| 205/40 R18 (86Y) XL |
| 205/55 R16 94Y XL |
| 205/40 R18 86Y XL |
| 205/40 R18 86W XL |
| 205/40 R17 (84Y) XL |
| 205/50 R17 93Y XL |
| 205/50 R17 (93Y) XL |
| 205/55 R16 (94Y) XL |
| 205/55 R16 91Y |
| 205/45 R17 88W XL |
| 215/45 R17 (91Y) XL |
| 215/40 R18 85Y |
| 215/45 R18 (93Y) XL |
| 215/40 R18 89Y XL |
| 215/40 R18 (89Y) XL |
| 215/55 R17 (98Y) XL |
| 215/50 R17 (95Y) XL |
| 215/45 R18 89Y |
| 215/55 R17 98Y XL |
| 215/40 R17 87Y XL |
| 215/50 R17 95Y XL |
| 215/45 R18 93Y XL |
| 215/40 R17 (87Y) XL |
| 215/45 R17 91Y XL |
| 215/60 R16 95V |
| 225/55 R17 (101Y) XL |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 225/45 R18 95W XL |
| 225/45 R18 (95Y) XL |
| 225/50 R18 (99Y) XL |
| 225/40 R19 93Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 98W XL |
| 225/55 R19 103Y XL |
| 225/40 R18 (92Y) XL |
| 225/45 R17 (91Y) |
| 225/45 R17 91V |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 (94Y) XL |
| 225/50 R16 92Y |
| 225/50 R17 (98Y) XL |
| 225/45 R19 96W XL |
| 225/45 R17 94Y XL |
| 225/40 R19 (93Y) XL |
| 225/50 R16 (92Y) |
| 225/50 R18 99Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 91W |
| 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 91Y |
| 225/55 R17 101Y XL |
| 225/40 R18 92W XL |
| 235/45 R18 98Y XL |
| 235/40 R19 96Y XL |
| 235/35 R19 87Y |
| 235/45 R19 99Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 235/50 R18 101Y XL |
| 235/45 R19 (99Y) XL |
| 235/40 R18 91W |
| 235/50 R18 (101Y) XL |
| 235/35 R19 (91Y) XL |
| 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 (95Y) XL |
| 235/45 R17 (97Y) XL |
| 235/45 R18 (98Y) XL |
| 235/35 R19 (87Y) |
| 235/45 R17 97Y XL |
| 235/40 R19 (96Y) XL |
| 245/40 R19 98Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 93Y |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/45 R17 99Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/35 R18 (92Y) XL |
| 245/40 R19 101Y XL |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 245/35 R18 92Y XL |
| 245/50 R18 (100Y) |
| 245/40 R17 (95Y) XL |
| 245/45 R18 (100Y) XL |
| 245/35 R20 95W XL |
| 245/40 R18 (97Y) XL |
| 245/40 R19 (98Y) XL |
| 245/45 R17 (99Y) XL |
| 245/40 R17 95Y XL |
| 245/45 R20 103Y XL |
| 245/50 R18 100Y |
| 245/40 R18 (93Y) |
| 245/45 R19 (102Y) XL |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 255/40 R18 (99Y) XL |
| 255/45 R18 103Y XL |
| 255/35 R18 94Y XL |
| 255/40 R19 100W XL |
| 255/45 R19 (104Y) XL |
| 255/35 R20 97W XL |
| 255/35 R20 97Y XL |
| 255/40 R19 (100Y) XL |
| 255/40 R19 100Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 96Y XL |
| 255/40 R20 101Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 (96Y) XL |
| 255/40 R17 98Y XL |
| 255/40 R18 99Y XL |
| 255/45 R17 (98Y) |
| 255/45 R18 (103Y) XL |
| 255/35 R18 (94Y) XL |
| 255/45 R17 98Y |
| 255/45 R19 104Y XL |
| 255/40 R17 (98Y) XL |
| 265/35 R18 97Y XL |
| 265/45 R19 105Y XL |
| 265/45 R19 (105Y) XL |
| 265/40 R18 (101Y) XL |
| 265/35 R18 (97Y) XL |
| 265/40 R18 101Y XL |
| 275/35 R19 (100Y) XL |
| 275/40 R20 (106Y) XL |
| 275/45 R18 (107Y) XL |
| 275/40 R20 106Y XL |
| 275/35 R18 99Y XL |
| 275/40 R18 (103Y) XL |
| 275/35 R21 (103Y) XL |
| 275/40 R19 105Y XL |
| 275/35 R19 100Y XL |
| 275/35 R21 103Y XL |
| 275/40 R19 (105Y) XL |
| 275/45 R18 107Y XL |
| 275/40 R18 103Y XL |
| 275/35 R18 (99Y) XL |
| 275/45 R19 108Y XL |
| 285/40 R19 (107Y) XL |
| 285/40 R22 110Y XL |
| 285/40 R19 107Y XL |
| 285/40 R20 108Y XL |
| 295/40 R19 108Y XL |
| 295/40 R19 (108Y) XL |
| 315/30 R21 105Y XL |
| 315/35 R20 110Y XL |
| 315/30 R21 (105Y) XL |
| 315/35 R20 (110Y) XL |
| 325/30 R21 (108Y) XL |
| 325/30 R21 108Y XL |
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