Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 vs 050+ - What's Different? Test Data

Pricing

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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 vs Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050+ in Australia

The SP Sport Maxx 050 has been around in Australia for about 14 years, whereas the SP Sport Maxx 050+ has been on the market for about 9 years

The SP Sport Maxx 050 is rated for max performance summer action, however the SP Sport Maxx 050+ tyres are classified as ultra high 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!

Comfort

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.

Treadwear

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.

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.

Warranty

Unfortunately, we don't have any warranty information available for either of these tyres.

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!

• Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 vs Pirelli P Zero
• Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
• Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
• Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 vs Michelin Primacy 4

Summary

Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.