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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than BFGoodrich (70%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 70% of the BFGoodrich Advantage. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the BFGoodrich Advantage first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Advantage were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the BFGoodrich Advantage also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Number of tests
26
14
Best position
#2
#8
Average position
7.5
13.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
28
153

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
BFGoodrich Advantage
90%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
BFGoodrich Advantage
96%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
BFGoodrich Advantage
91%
Dry lane changing
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
87%
Dry steering response
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
83%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
Safety
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
86%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
BFGoodrich Advantage
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
BFGoodrich Advantage
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
88%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
88%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
85%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
82%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
BFGoodrich Advantage
65%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
BFGoodrich Advantage
98%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
BFGoodrich Advantage
96%
Interior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
99%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
98%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
BFGoodrich Advantage
94%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
BFGoodrich Advantage
88%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
BFGoodrich Advantage
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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