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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Dunlop (76%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 76% of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Ventus Prime 4 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 (54%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
26
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
6.1
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
28
176

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
91%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
40%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Noise Interior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
51%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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