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

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Dunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

VS

Victra Sport 5

8.1

R13 – R21

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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

SP Sport MAXX RT2

Victra Sport 5

Number of tests

26

20

Best position

#2

#4

Average position

7.5

8.5

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

28

78

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

99%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Dry braking

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

91%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Dry driving behavior

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

99%

Dry handling

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

91%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Dry handling - objective

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Dry lane changing

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

99%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Safety

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

92%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Dry steering response

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Wet

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

94%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

93%

Wet braking

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Wet circle cornering

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

86%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Wet handling

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

87%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Wet handling - objective

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

75%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Comfort

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Exterior noise

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Interior noise

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

88%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

100%

Costs

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

95%

Fuel efficiency

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

84%

Mileage

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

96%

Price/value

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

99%

Rolling resistance

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

95%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Sportauto	Summer	2024	215/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Gute-Fahrt	Summer	2023	235/35 R19	View
Autozeitung	Summer	2021	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View