Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Dunlop SportMaxx Race: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Race and Dunlop SportMaxx Race appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Race performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx Race performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza Race and Dunlop SportMaxx Race are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prefer the Dunlop SportMaxx Race's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Race | Dunlop SportMaxx Race |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.7 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Race
Dunlop SportMaxx Race
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Race | Dunlop SportMaxx Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.8 31 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Bridgestone Potenza Race |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 13 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Bridgestone Potenza Race |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Race |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Dunlop SportMaxx Race
The Bridgestone Potenza Race wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 3.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx Race.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Dunlop SportMaxx Race
The Bridgestone Potenza Race wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.5 for the Dunlop SportMaxx Race.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Race vs Dunlop SportMaxx Race
The Bridgestone Potenza Race wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx Race.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Race or Dunlop SportMaxx Race?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Race ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx Race.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Race averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx Race across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Race appears in 3 independent tests, Dunlop SportMaxx Race in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →