The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 is an ultra high performance passenger tyre engineered for sports cars, performance sedans, and high-powered coupes where drivers demand strong dry handling capability, precise steering response, and credible wet-weather performance at elevated speeds. The SP Sport Maxx 050 features an asymmetric tread pattern with a large continuous outer shoulder rib designed to maximise lateral grip and cornering stability on dry roads, while the inner tread zone incorporates wide drainage channels and lateral grooves to maintain wet grip and aquaplaning resistance at speed. The high-grip compound is formulated to deliver confident traction and short braking distances across both wet and dry road surfaces, with the tread architecture tuned to support even contact patch pressure distribution under hard cornering loads. Road noise is well controlled for a tyre in the ultra high performance segment. The SP Sport Maxx 050 is a composed and capable UHP tyre for drivers who want performance without unnecessary compromise.
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Not intended for: Track-only or extreme motorsport applications, off-road use, or standard passenger vehicle fitments.
Asymmetric tread pattern with continuous outer shoulder rib: Provides a large, stable contact area along the outer tread edge under dry cornering loads. Delivers confident lateral grip and precise steering feedback through fast bends and high-speed direction changes.
Wide inner tread drainage channels with lateral grooves: Rapidly evacuate water from the contact patch on wet road surfaces at speed. Maintain strong wet grip and reduce aquaplaning risk for high-powered vehicles where tyre loading is significant.
High-grip UHP tread compound: Formulated to deliver elevated adhesion on both dry and wet surfaces across the temperature range of performance road driving. Produces shorter braking distances and more confident traction in demanding driving conditions.
Even contact patch pressure distribution: Tread architecture engineered to maintain consistent load distribution across the footprint under hard cornering. Supports predictable grip levels and consistent handling behaviour at the performance limit.
Road noise-optimised tread block arrangement: Tread block pitch and sequencing tuned to reduce tonal noise generation at highway speeds. Provides a more refined driving experience than many tyres in the ultra high performance segment.
