Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2024 215/40 R18 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 61% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.