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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. GT radial Sport Active 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (GT). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than GT (67%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 71% of the GT radial Sport Active 2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the GT radial Sport Active 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the radial Sport Active 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Number of tests
26
5
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.5
12.2
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
28
61

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 24 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
GT radial Sport Active 2
94%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
GT radial Sport Active 2
86%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
GT radial Sport Active 2
88%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
GT radial Sport Active 2
98%
Dry lane changing
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
GT radial Sport Active 2
99%
Dry steering response
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
GT radial Sport Active 2
99%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
GT radial Sport Active 2
81%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
GT radial Sport Active 2
81%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
GT radial Sport Active 2
87%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
GT radial Sport Active 2
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
GT radial Sport Active 2
97%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
84%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
GT radial Sport Active 2
96%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
GT radial Sport Active 2
95%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
GT radial Sport Active 2
94%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
GT radial Sport Active 2
99%

Dimensions and prices

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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
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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