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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) 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 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 Imperial EcoSport 2 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the EcoSport 2 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.