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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. EU label data is mostly wet grip A and rolling resistance C.

2 Tests Price from: £84 64 Sizes
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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: Dry handling, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Mileage, Aquaplaning - cross
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Mileage
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Mileage, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Dry handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Mileage, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.7
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Mileage, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Mileage, Comfort
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Mileage, Comfort
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
6.7
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
SavaBudget
Intensa UHP 2
6.5
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry handling

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
Autobild2026
13thGood
BMW 5er (G60)
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#17 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
17th
Dry braking: 35.3 mWet braking: 29.1 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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Sizes (64)

0/0 R0From £282

3 Variants

mytyres.co.ukBest£282
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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.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 1× 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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