myon07 1st Gear May 9, 2018 Share May 9, 2018 I got these at the recent Dunlop promo. Paid around $170 per pc at CJ for 235/40 R18. My immediate prev tyres were Pirelli PZ4 and Bridgestone RE003, both i used for around 30k km. These 3 tyres are similar in noise and comfort, all very good. Car is a Subaru 2.5T. Between these 3, the best lux sports tyre ime is the Pirelli. Straight line stability at 230 and braking were confidence inspiring. PZ4 is quieter and ride quality was very good from new to end. Low speed grip is very good too, example going down basement cp on a rainy day. The Dunlop has *much* better steering turn in but feels less locked in when straight (160 onwards). Very fun to toss around lol. It squeals easily even with my car power and has the most lively rear end compared to the rest. This Could be viewed as a good feedback characteristic for some Drivers, whereas PZ4 is more sudden when losing it. RE003 has the hardest sidewall among these 3, but grip and braking imo are just behind them. Steering and feedback during cornering is not bad tho. Enjoy lol ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrN Neutral Newbie May 16, 2018 Share May 16, 2018 Yep, Falken owned by Sumitomo. In the past, Falkens were noisy n stayed away. Dunno if improved. My last Dunlop was the Direzza 101. It was crap. 100% agree 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysportwish 1st Gear September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 Hi, any latest update on Dunlop 050+? I was recommended to use this on 18inch... how it the feedback after few months for this topic?Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 Yep, Falken owned by Sumitomo. In the past, Falkens were noisy n stayed away. Dunno if improved. My last Dunlop was the Direzza 101. It was crap. NO offence generally you pay what you get. Sumitomo in a Financial organisation = Investor = investment = Profit to Share Holder. actually there is Sumitomo Brand tire available in the Market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuhne00 2nd Gear September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 What is the difference between this and maxx rt2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic December 8, 2018 Share December 8, 2018 I just bought this for my car. $145 per piece for 16" rims in AL Tyres. So far how's the review of this tyre? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myon07 1st Gear December 9, 2018 Share December 9, 2018 Hi, any latest update on Dunlop 050+? I was recommended to use this on 18inch... how it the feedback after few months for this topic? Thanks. More than 20k km now, thread life looks like halfway. It should last longer than my previous Pirelli PZ4 and BS RE003. Noise and comfort levels still good. Strengths: - very good value for money UHP Tyre. Cheap. - very good wet handling and aquaplaning performance - Low noise & comfortable UHP tyre lol Weaknesses - dry grip and braking - average UHP tyre performance or maybe it should not be classed as UHP - not recommended for Track Day / Track speeds on road 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugn86 3rd Gear December 9, 2018 Share December 9, 2018 More than 20k km now, thread life looks like halfway. It should last longer than my previous Pirelli PZ4 and BS RE003. Noise and comfort levels still good. Strengths: - very good value for money UHP Tyre. Cheap. - very good wet handling and aquaplaning performance - Low noise & comfortable UHP tyre lol Weaknesses - dry grip and braking - average UHP tyre performance or maybe it should not be classed as UHP - not recommended for Track Day / Track speeds on road How would you compare the 050+ to the PZ4 and RE003? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myon07 1st Gear December 10, 2018 Share December 10, 2018 How would you compare the 050+ to the PZ4 and RE003? Price is the main advantage. If compare these 3, I’ll choose the Dunlop. If want higher performance, the choice is not these 3 lol Better than - re003 in comfort and noise. About equal to Pirelli - both in wet grip, steering response, thread life - both when losing grip, more gradual and lots of tyre screech lol Worse - dry grip handling It’s an average UHP tyre. As Iong not pushing hard in corners this is a very good value tyre 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuhne00 2nd Gear December 30, 2018 Share December 30, 2018 I am on Dunlop maxx rt2. The comfort and quietness of Dunlop is no where compared to my previous continental. Going through rough roads is so noisy. I trusted the workshop who recommended this to me based on my criteria. I will not go back to them anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbian78 6th Gear December 30, 2018 Share December 30, 2018 I am on Dunlop maxx rt2. The comfort and quietness of Dunlop is no where compared to my previous continental. Going through rough roads is so noisy. I trusted the workshop who recommended this to me based on my criteria. I will not go back to them anymore.When u ask for recommendations on tyres on the spot, tyre shop will always sell u what they need to clear. Even reputable shops will do this. I kenna before, sold a set of bf goodrich tyre. They were the noisest tyres i ever experienced and i quickly change them again after a few days. Not at the same shop of course. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear January 4, 2019 Share January 4, 2019 I am on Dunlop maxx rt2. The comfort and quietness of Dunlop is no where compared to my previous continental. Going through rough roads is so noisy. I trusted the workshop who recommended this to me based on my criteria. I will not go back to them anymore. Dunlop Quality is no where compare to Continental . is your Dunlop maxx rt2 made in Germany ? you mentioned going through rough road is noisy? i thought that is the Road noise not tire noise? if i were you i will go back my trusted WS a chance to drive with them and test so they can personally feel and hear it,and give another Party a chance (Tire manufacturers) feed back about this Noisy issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Hi All, Just about time for new tyres for my MY11 WRX. I currently have Dunlop SP Sport 01s on and they are ok, but Ive heard good things about the Bridgie RE003s. Appreciate thoughts from you all, including where to buy Cheers wana share your tire size ? RE003 is from Bridgestone Potenza range, is a mid performance tires. here are the other brands in the same League : Michelin Pilot sport 4st Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SZ_ford 5th Gear May 26, 2019 Share May 26, 2019 just switched from potenza s001 245/40/18 to dunlop 050+ 255/35/19. noticeably more bumpy. but i guess it's due to the thinner sidewall rather than different brand tyre straight line is stable, generally happy. maybe money is spent already, have to feel happy haha yet to try in the wet or any hard cornering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STiYaKuzA 3rd Gear May 27, 2019 Share May 27, 2019 just switched from potenza s001 245/40/18 to dunlop 050+ 255/35/19. noticeably more bumpy. but i guess it's due to the thinner sidewall rather than different brand tyre straight line is stable, generally happy. maybe money is spent already, have to feel happy haha yet to try in the wet or any hard cornering Nice, saw your photo in the rims thread too! On my old car I switched to these from primacy 3st as I wasn't happy with the constant wheelspin of the latter. It was also the only performance tyre with my weird size (235/55r17, nope not an SUV haha). Road noise was definitely more noticeable but not unbearable and a worthwhile sacrifice for the much improved performance. Unfortunately I did not get to use it for long as I changed car soon after, talk about Murphys law.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SZ_ford 5th Gear May 27, 2019 Share May 27, 2019 Nice, saw your photo in the rims thread too! On my old car I switched to these from primacy 3st as I wasn't happy with the constant wheelspin of the latter. It was also the only performance tyre with my weird size (235/55r17, nope not an SUV haha). Road noise was definitely more noticeable but not unbearable and a worthwhile sacrifice for the much improved performance. Unfortunately I did not get to use it for long as I changed car soon after, talk about Murphys law.. thanks, im sure u are happier changing car than changing tyre haha ya agree road noise is more noticeable now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STiYaKuzA 3rd Gear May 27, 2019 Share May 27, 2019 thanks, im sure u are happier changing car than changing tyre haha ya agree road noise is more noticeable now. Haha generally yes but sometimes I look back and think if I should have renewed Coe instead! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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