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

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (GT) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). 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 GT radial Sport Active 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the radial Sport Active 2 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

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

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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