The replacement for the Dunlop SP9000 L was just the standard version SP9000..but then they brought out the Dunlop Sp Sport maxx (japan) version.( extra £10 over normal version)..i had these on my IS200 (rears) 225/40/"18" and they were very good indeed,quiet,wear rate was very good and the grip in the wet and dry was brilliant....and they had a massive rim protection aswell....all in all 9/10.... :D