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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Imperial EcoSport 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 17% of the Imperial EcoSport 2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Imperial EcoSport 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the EcoSport 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Imperial
EcoSport 2
Number of tests
26
5
Best position
#2
#38
Average position
7.5
43.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
28
90

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Imperial EcoSport 2
90%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Imperial EcoSport 2
76%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Imperial EcoSport 2
98%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Imperial EcoSport 2
97%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Imperial EcoSport 2
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Imperial EcoSport 2
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Imperial EcoSport 2
75%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Imperial EcoSport 2
94%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Imperial EcoSport 2
89%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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