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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alphaUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk TZ 300 alpha

R13 – R15
VS
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Firestone (71%). Important for this comparison is also the Gute-Fahrt 2017 215/55 R17 test, where both the Firehawk TZ 300 alpha and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk TZ 300 alpha
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
2
26
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
17.5
7.5
Latest test
2017
2025
Available sizes
2
28

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2017215/55 R17View

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