Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 (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 Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% 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 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 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 (86%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 also have A wet ratings.