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Comparison: Bridgestone R249 Ecopia vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

BridgestoneBridgestone

R249 Ecopia

R13 – R22
VS
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
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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%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone R249 Ecopia has C wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
R249 Ecopia
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
—
26
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
7.5
Latest test
—
2025
Available sizes
12
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
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

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