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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117Upper-middle
HankookHankook

Ventus S1 evo2 K117

R17
VS
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Dunlop (76%).

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo2 K117
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
—
26
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
7.5
Latest test
—
2025
Available sizes
—
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
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
92%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
82%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
87%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
92%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%

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