Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV – Tests & Review

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV photo, test, review, ratings

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV is an Ultra High Performance Summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.

The tire also has a version for Passenger cars.

Key performance

Dunlop’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
98.91 %
Dry braking
98.52 %
Dry handling
99.29 %
Wet performance
97.25 %
Wet braking
96.47 %
Wet handling
98.03 %
Aquaplaning
96.01 %
Straight aqua
95.65 %
Lateral aqua
96.36 %
Off-Road
95.2 %
Grass traction
91.15 %
Gravel handling
99.53 %
Gravel traction
98.69 %
Mud traction
95.95 %
Sand traction
90.7 %
Rolling resistance
79.71 %
Noise
98.65 %

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV Tests

2020 Auto Bild AllRad (255/55 R18)

In 2020 experts of the German publication Auto Bild Allrad have tested the tire at size 255/55 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tires.

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
2nd place in Dry braking. +0.5m braking distance.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
3-5th place in Dry handling. -0.8km/h handling speed.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
2nd place in Wet braking. +1.7m braking distance.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
2nd place in Wet handling. -1.7km/h handling speed.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
8th place in Straight aqua. -3.9km/h float speed.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
4th place in Lateral aqua. -0.08m/s2 lateral acceleration.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
2-3rd place in Gravel handling. -0.3km/h handling speed.
Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
5th place in Gravel traction. -32Newton pulling force.
Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
4th place in Grass traction. -309Newton pulling force.
Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 SUV test, review, rating
2nd place in Mud traction. -120Newton pulling force.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV test, review, rating
8th place in Sand traction. -230Newton pulling force.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV test, review, rating
Last place in Rolling resistance. +1.7kg/t
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV test, review, rating
6th place in Noise. +0.9dB external noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
2
33.8
+0.5
98.52%
Dry handling
3-5
111.4
-0.8
99.29%
Wet braking
2
48.1
+1.7
96.47%
Wet handling
2
84.5
-1.7
98.03%
Straight aqua
7-8
85.8
-3.9
95.65%
Lateral aqua
4
2.12
-0.08
96.36%
Grass traction
4
3183
-309
91.15%
Gravel handling
2-3
64.2
-0.3
99.53%
Gravel traction
5
2408
-32
98.69%
Mud traction
2
2840
-120
95.95%
Sand traction
8
2242
-230
90.7%
Rolling resistance
10
8.38
+1.7
79.71%
Noise
6
66.7
+0.9
98.65%

Test result; 2nd place.

  • Short dry braking distance and great handling speed.
  • Great wet performance.
  • Relatively low straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Good gravel performance.
  • High grass and mud traction.
  • Low sand traction.
  • The worst rolling resistance.
  • Low noise.

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 SUV Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2020 Auto Bild Alrad
Dry braking
98.52% 98.52%
Dry handling
99.29% 99.29%
Wet braking
96.47% 96.47%
Wet handling
98.03% 98.03%
Straight aqua
95.65% 95.65%
Lateral aqua
96.36% 96.36%
Rolling resistance
79.71% 79.71%
Noise
98.65% 98.65%
Grass traction
91.15% 91.15%
Gravel handling
99.53% 99.53%
Gravel traction
98.69% 98.69%
Mud traction
95.95% 95.95%
Sand traction
90.7% 90.7%

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