Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Here, we compare two notable tyres: the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Firestone Roadhawk.
Both are summer tyres from respected manufacturers Dunlop and Firestone respectively.

The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a prominent Ultra High-Performance tyre that earns an impressive 72% rating from our site. Notably, it excels in areas like Aquaplaning (in both longitudinal and latitudinal tests) and Comfort in the Autobild test. The tyre also features other strengths such as short braking distances in both wet and dry conditions, precise wet handling and good ride comfort in the Autobild 2022 test. However, it's worth noting that the tyre exhibits a slightly delayed steering response on dry roads.

The Firestone Roadhawk, on the other hand, earns a slightly weaker rating of 59% from us. Its best characteristics include reduced fuel consumption, as noted down in the Autobild 2022 test. However, the tyre demonstrates weakness on dry roads and significantly more on wet roads, while also susceptible to slightly elevated wear.

In a side by side comparison starting with Autobild test, Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 achieves 11th position out of 53 tyres tested, whereas Firestone Roadhawk ranks 13th. This gulf expands in the ADAC test where the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 achieves 6th position while the Firestone by comparison ends up at 17th place out of 17 tyres tested.

In conclusion, while both are viable options for summer tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 stands out as the superior tyre in our tests, eclipsing the Firestone Roadhawk in several key areas such as performance on wet roads and comfort. Notably, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also delivers a better overall performance ranking in the tyre tests. Yet, the strengths of the Firestone Roadhawk may appeal to some drivers, particularly those prioritizing fuel efficiency.