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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Dunlop (76%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
23
26
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.3
7.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
205
28

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Mileage
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Price/value
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%

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Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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