Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (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%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 76% of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Ventus Prime 4 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 (54%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings.