SP SPORT MAXX · HIGH PERFORMANCE
SP SPORT MAXX 050High-performance tire review: is it good, who is it for
Dunlop's high-performance tire for midsize to large sedans and SUVs, with precise grip but still smooth and quiet.
- Type
- High performance (HP)
- Sizes in Thailand
- 17–20 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Original equipment
- LEXUS · Subaru
1 size in stock, 18-inch
Summary
SP SPORT MAXX 050 is Dunlop's High Performance tire for midsize to large sedans, luxury sedans and SUVs. It focuses on precise grip on dry and wet roads along with a smooth, quiet ride. It is original equipment on many models, such as the LEXUS ES, IS, UX and Subaru Impreza, per Sumitomo Rubber's announcements. In Thailand it comes in 17–20 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX 050 |
|---|---|
| Type | High Performance tire for midsize to large sedans, luxury sedans and SUVs |
| Key features per manufacturer | Smooth and quiet, grip and water evacuation, steering control, high performance |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 17–20 inch rims |
| Original equipment | e.g. LEXUS ES, IS, LS, UX · Subaru Impreza · Nissan Ariya (per Sumitomo Rubber's announcements) |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo Rubber (owner of the Dunlop brand in Asia) |
| Brand origin | England (DUNLOP pneumatic tire, 1888) · Dunlop car tires in Thailand belong to Japan's Sumitomo Rubber Group |
| Main production base in Thailand | Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) plant, Rayong, producing since 2006 (Dunlop does not state the plant for each model) |
| EU tire label (EPREL) | Fuel efficiency B–E · Wet braking A–C · Noise 64–73 dB depending on size (e.g. 215/55R18 95H: B · B · 68 dB · 225/50R18 95V: B · B · 68 dB) — tires registered for sale in Europe |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 120 days or 7,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 225/60R18 | In stock | See price |
| 215/55R18 | Out of stock | See price |
| 225/50R18 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize to large sedans, such as the Toyota Camry on 215/55R17 or 235/45R18
- Crossovers and SUVs on 17–18 inch rims, such as the Toyota C-HR (225/50R18) and Honda CR-V (235/60R18)
- Drivers who want precise grip and confident cornering but still a comfortable, quiet ride
FAQ
Is the Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX 050 good?
Yes, for drivers who want precise grip but still a comfortable ride. Dunlop designed it for grip on dry and wet roads along with a smooth, quiet ride, and automakers chose it as original equipment, such as the LEXUS ES, IS, LS, UX and Subaru Impreza.
Is the SP SPORT MAXX 050 quiet?
Quiet for a high-performance tire. Dunlop Thailand places this model in its smooth, quiet tire group, and the Hybrid Kevlar Nylon Band balances high-speed performance, comfort and noise.
Can the SP SPORT MAXX 050 be used on SUVs?
Yes. Dunlop Thailand says it is designed for sports cars, luxury sedans and midsize to large SUVs, with SUV sizes such as 235/65R17, 225/60R18 and 235/60R18, and Sumitomo Rubber supplies it as original equipment on the LEXUS UX and Nissan Ariya.
What vehicles is the SP SPORT MAXX 050 for?
Midsize to large sedans, luxury sedans and SUVs on 17–20 inch rims. See the sizes Subphaisal has ready to ship in the size table above, and choose the size that matches your car's original tires.
Where is Dunlop from and where is it made?
Dunlop is a tire brand from England. Today, Dunlop car tires in Thailand belong to Japan's Sumitomo Rubber Group. DUNLOP was the name of the early pneumatic tire in 1888, and Dunlop of England set up Japan's first modern rubber factory in 1909, which later became Sumitomo Rubber. Dunlop Thailand says its main production base is the Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) plant in Rayong, but does not state the plant for the SP SPORT MAXX 050 specifically.
Does the SP SPORT MAXX 050 come in run-flat?
In some markets. Sumitomo Rubber launched the SP SPORT MAXX 050 NEO run-flat tire in 2014, and the EU tire label database lists run-flat sizes of this model, such as 225/50RF18, but Dunlop Thailand's product page does not list run-flat sizes.
What warranty does the SP SPORT MAXX 050 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 120 days or 7,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the SP SPORT MAXX 050 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Dunlop Thailand — SP SPORT MAXX050 · Dunlop Thailand — Recommended smooth, quiet tires · Dunlop Thailand — 18-inch car tires · Dunlop Australia — SP SPORT MAXX 050 · Sumitomo Rubber — SP SPORT MAXX 050 on the LEXUS ES (2018) · Sumitomo Rubber — SP SPORT MAXX 050 on the LEXUS IS (2020) · Sumitomo Rubber — SP SPORT MAXX 050 on the LEXUS UX (2022) · Sumitomo Rubber — SP SPORT MAXX 050 on the Subaru Impreza (2023) · Dunlop Thailand — About us · Sumitomo Rubber Industries — History · Sumitomo Rubber Industries — Global Network · Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) — About · EPREL (EU tire label database) — SP SPORT MAXX 050 215/55R18 95H · EPREL (EU tire label database) — SP SPORT MAXX 050 225/50R18 95V · EPREL (EU tire label database) — SP SPORT MAXX 050 225/50RF18 95V (run-flat)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
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