Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT vs. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 (2026)

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%). But when it comes to comparing Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT and Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2016 255/35 R20 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX GT and the Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 were tested.