Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 225/40R18

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 225/40R18 88Y Max Performance Summer Tire 57000760

β˜€οΈ SummerπŸ’° $158.95πŸ“ 225/40R18πŸš— Performance

About This Tire

The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 225/40R18 is a max performance summer tire, designed for serious driving enthusiasts who prioritize exceptional handling and Z-speed rated durability in performance driving. Its tread design and compound focus on enhanced dry and wet traction with competent handling characteristics suitable for high-performance applications.

This tire features construction optimized for powerful sports cars, performance coupes, and high-performance sedans, often serving as Original Equipment on these vehicles. The compound and tread pattern are specifically engineered to deliver maximum grip in warm weather conditions, though they are not intended for use in near-freezing temperatures, snow, or ice. Based on 13 driver evaluations, the tire demonstrates the focused performance characteristics expected from this category.

Compared to all-season or touring tires, it emphasizes maximum warm-weather performance and handling precision over year-round versatility. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving and high-speed applications in dry and wet summer conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 225/40R18
🏁 Max performance summer
$158.95⭐ N/A (13 reviews)Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tiresβ˜€οΈ Summer
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$106.97⭐ N/A (39 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
β˜€οΈ Summer performance
$157.71⭐ N/ASports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry-weather performanceβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Ultra high performance
$160.16⭐ Excellent (45 reviews)Performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$168⭐ Excellent (106 reviews)Daily commuting in four-season climates🌀️ All Season
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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 225/40R18
🏁 Max performance summer
Price
$158.95
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (13 reviews)
Best For
Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tires
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Radar All Season GT 225/40R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$106.97
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (39 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 225/40R18
β˜€οΈ Summer performance
Price
$157.71
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry-weather performance
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S 225/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$160.16
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews)
Best For
Performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Falken Aklimate 225/40R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$168
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (106 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in four-season climates
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Max Performance Design
Engineered specifically for serious driving enthusiasts seeking Z-speed rated capability and superior handling response.
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Summer Compound
Specialized rubber compound optimized for enhanced dry and wet traction in warm weather conditions.
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OE Application
Frequently used as Original Equipment on powerful sports cars, performance coupes, and high-performance sedans.
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Wet Traction
Tread design provides competent wet weather performance while maintaining dry handling characteristics.
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High Speed Rating
Z-speed rated construction delivers durability and performance at sustained high speeds.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tiresβœ“ Enthusiast drivers prioritizing handling and responsivenessβœ“ High-performance sedans and sports cars in warm climatesβœ“ Track day participants needing street-legal performance tires
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Specifications

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Size
225/40R18
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Load Index
88
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Speed Rating
Y
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TireRack Ratings

Survey Ratings13 reviews
CategoryMax Performance Summer

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