Summer passenger tire Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT is one of the latest developments of the famous manufacturer. This model has been specially designed for high-performance passenger cars, featuring an optimal balance between sporty handling and practical everyday use.
"Racing" compound
One of the key features of this model is the rubber compound, which contains the same components previously used only in the manufacture of racing tire treads. We are talking about special polymers, thanks to which the tread instantly adapts to the road surface, which guarantees a consistently high grip in all conditions.
Asymmetrical tread pattern
Since the company's specialists were required to provide excellent grip on the road, regardless of its characteristics, it was decided to use a completely new asymmetric tread pattern in this tire. One of its features is that it consists of two parts - internal and external, each of which solves a strictly defined range of problems. In particular, the outer side of the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT tire works during cornering. Therefore, this part of the tread is characterized by the presence of massive and very rigid elements, the special shape of which provides excellent grip even with significant lateral acceleration.
In addition, it should be noted the presence in the central part of the tread of a solid longitudinal rib, which, among other things, has a very significant width. This technical solution is one of the signs that this model belongs to high-performance tires. Thanks to him, she demonstrates excellent directional stability even at very high speeds. In addition, the high stiffness of the center rib ensures that the tire responds instantly to steering movements, which adds a sporty character to the handling.
Another difference of novelty is the attention to detail. To optimize aerodynamic performance, the lettering on the sidewalls of the tire is concave inward. At the same time, the sidewalls themselves have an almost flat profile, which has a beneficial effect on aerodynamics.
Also, a lot of attention was paid to such an important indicator as fuel efficiency. To this end, the company's engineers have applied several measures aimed mainly at reducing rolling resistance. First of all, the tire carcass was lightened as much as possible, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the entire tire. In addition, in its manufacture, materials of a new generation were used, which are distinguished not only by their lightness but also by reduced heat generation.
Independent tests have shown that the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT has significantly fewer stopping distances on both dry and wet surfaces than most competitors. Such indicators were achieved due to the competent design of the shoulder zones, which bear the greatest load at the time of braking. These tread elements are distinguished by their massive shapes, as well as the presence of many sharp edges formed by numerous blocks. At the same time, the blocks themselves are located with different spacing, relative to each other, which significantly reduced the likelihood of resonant noise and vibrations.
Another component of this model's extraordinary performance is the design of the drainage system, which has provided it with extraordinary efficiency. Moreover, it is extremely simple. One of the main elements of the drainage system is four longitudinal grooves located along with the entire tread. Their main task is to collect excess water from the contact patch. Thereafter, they are brought out through a plurality of transverse channels located in the shoulder areas of the tread.
Key features of the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT tire
- "Racing" compound - the rubber compound contains special polymer components, due to which the tire demonstrates the excellent grip on the road surface with any characteristics;
- Large contact area, achieved by the profile with minimal curvature, provides excellent grip on dry roads;
- Flat sidewalls with "imprinted" lettering significantly improved the aerodynamics of the tire;
- One-piece central rib, due to its high rigidity, provides excellent directional stability, as well as instant response in response to steering turns;
- Asymmetric tread pattern allows to achieve excellent traction with the road surface, regardless of weather conditions;
- The exceptional performance of the drainage system allows you to move quickly even on very wet roads.
Thanks to an internal rubber matrix, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT tire provides excellent acceleration and braking. The flexible middle rib most effectively transfers lateral forces, thereby distributing the direction of the load along all vectors. This provides reduced noise and therefore increases the driving comfort of a car “shod” in Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT tires.
In terms of their performance characteristics, these products are almost identical, the gap between them is minimal. Dunlop tires have been praised by experts for their excellent speed performance and low rolling resistance. The Bridgestone tires performed well on wet pavement, but on dry pavement their performance was inadequate.
+ Best rolling resistance among tested models.
+ No noise at all.
+ Good grip on dry and wet roads.
- Fight to aquaplane insufficiently.
- Average level of handling on a wet road.