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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

Summer
Premium
6.7 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Premium. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 64 available sizes from R0 to R21.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

DunlopThis tyre
Sport Maxx RT2
6.7
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.7
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
GitiBudget
GitiSport S2+
8.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
GTBudget
Radial SportActive 2 EVO
7.5
Better at: Wet braking, Exterior noise, Dry handling
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Very safe and reliable performance on dry roads.

Long predicted tread life with low wear.

Low tire weight contributes to reduced fuel consumption.

Weaknesses

Slight weaknesses in handling on wet roads.

History

2026

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 was launched

2026
2× Tested
Autobild245/45 R19#13Good
Autobild245/45 R19#17
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Tests (2)

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2 Tests 1× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#13 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#17 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (64)

3 Variants

Dunlop Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Under Sumitomo's 2025 stewardship Dunlop runs a streamlined premium summer range: the Sport Maxx RT2 anchors the ultra-high-performance end, the new Blue Response TG leads touring comfort and efficiency, and Sport BluResponse bridges sporty handling with eco fuel saving.

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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Good1× (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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