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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. GT radial Sport Active 2 (2026)

1 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 Singapore (GT). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than GT (67%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 71% of the GT radial Sport Active 2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the GT radial Sport Active 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the radial Sport Active 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Number of tests
26
5
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.5
12.2
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
28
61

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
GT radial Sport Active 2
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
GT radial Sport Active 2
51%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
GT radial Sport Active 2
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
87%
GT radial Sport Active 2
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
GT radial Sport Active 2
69%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
57%
GT radial Sport Active 2
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
GT radial Sport Active 2
75%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
GT radial Sport Active 2
75%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
GT radial Sport Active 2
76%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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