Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appear in 59 tests, 5 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
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 Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza Sport if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 8.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in 30, with 5 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →