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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

5 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 Taiwan (Maxxis). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a better rating of 81% 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 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
26
20
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.5
8.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
28
78

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
75%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
65%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
63%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
63%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
66%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
74%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
79%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
56%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76%
Dry Lane Change
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
84%
Dry Steering Reaction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
58%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
58%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
68%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
65%
Ride Comfort
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
71%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
56%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
59%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
52%

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Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2024215/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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