Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Dunlop (76%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.