Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). 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 Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2024 215/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Turanza T005 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 (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.