Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

40t · Nov 19th, 2017, 20:07

Has anyone tried the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 on the V70?

It's a little cheaper than the Continental Premium Contact 6 that I'm considering as an alternative - and also a fair bit quieter (appreciating that the rating is for external - not cabin - noise).

It's ranked second to the Continental in this year's Auto Bild summer test of the V70's 225 50 17 size, so I guess there isn't much in it, but I'd be interested in any reports of either.

Thanks in anticipation.

grubby mits · Nov 19th, 2017, 20:24

Have a set on my V70 T6 AWD. Brilliant. Wouldn't have anything else.

Robbie

40t · Feb 3rd, 2018, 18:12

Now fitted, and I agree. The ride is firmer but for the first time there was a modicum of pleasure to be had from hustling the V70 D5 down a fast B road. The turn in and balance (even with the pressures reduced to 32lbs to offset the ride) are greatly improved, compared to the SP Sports they replaced. Very surprising, given that - despite the name - the tread pattern looks distinctly un-sporting. Almost as though a new set of high spec dampers had been fitted.

Vol S80 Lux · Feb 4th, 2018, 15:41

Fantastic tyres.

When I bought my s80 it came with Dunlop sport maxx 1 on all corners. Since then Iv tried Dunlop SP winter sports and also some continental sportcontact 2.

Neither of them are as good as the dunlop sport maxx

tt82 · Feb 4th, 2018, 18:28

Always wanted to try these tyres. Will give them go next time.

Nov 19th, 2017, 20:07	#1
40t Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Glos	Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 Has anyone tried the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 on the V70? It's a little cheaper than the Continental Premium Contact 6 that I'm considering as an alternative - and also a fair bit quieter (appreciating that the rating is for external - not cabin - noise). It's ranked second to the Continental in this year's Auto Bild summer test of the V70's 225 50 17 size, so I guess there isn't much in it, but I'd be interested in any reports of either. Thanks in anticipation.

Feb 4th, 2018, 18:28	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Always wanted to try these tyres. Will give them go next time. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Nov 19th, 2017, 20:24	#2
grubby mits Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2022 17:52 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Salisbury	Have a set on my V70 T6 AWD. Brilliant. Wouldn't have anything else. Robbie

Feb 3rd, 2018, 18:12	#3
40t Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Glos	Now fitted, and I agree. The ride is firmer but for the first time there was a modicum of pleasure to be had from hustling the V70 D5 down a fast B road. The turn in and balance (even with the pressures reduced to 32lbs to offset the ride) are greatly improved, compared to the SP Sports they replaced. Very surprising, given that - despite the name - the tread pattern looks distinctly un-sporting. Almost as though a new set of high spec dampers had been fitted.

Feb 4th, 2018, 15:41	#4
Vol S80 Lux My first Volvo Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 23:33 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dewsbury	Fantastic tyres. When I bought my s80 it came with Dunlop sport maxx 1 on all corners. Since then Iv tried Dunlop SP winter sports and also some continental sportcontact 2. Neither of them are as good as the dunlop sport maxx

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