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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). 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 Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Potenza Sport 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 (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings.