Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Dayton Touring 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dayton DW 510 Evo and Dayton Touring 2 appear in 5 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 Dayton DW 510 Evo performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Dayton Touring 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 4 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 Dayton DW 510 Evo and Dayton Touring 2 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 snow
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dayton DW 510 Evo | Dayton Touring 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #16 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 23.8 | 15.8 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 78.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Dayton DW 510 Evo
Dayton Touring 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dayton DW 510 Evo | Dayton Touring 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 17.7 1 | Dayton Touring 2 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 17.0 | Dayton Touring 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 29.0 | No data | Dayton DW 510 Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.3 | Dayton Touring 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Dayton Touring 2 |
💧 Wet: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Dayton Touring 2
The Dayton Touring 2 wins this category with an average rank of 17.7, compared to 20.0 for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
☀️ Dry: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Dayton Touring 2
The Dayton Touring 2 wins this category with an average rank of 17.0, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
❄️ Snow: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Dayton Touring 2
The Dayton DW 510 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 29.0, compared to no data for the Dayton Touring 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Dayton Touring 2
The Dayton Touring 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
🔋 Efficiency: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Dayton Touring 2
The Dayton Touring 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dayton DW 510 Evo or Dayton Touring 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dayton Touring 2 ranks higher on average than the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dayton Touring 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dayton DW 510 Evo across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Dayton Touring 2 ranks better than the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dayton DW 510 Evo appears in 1 independent tests, Dayton Touring 2 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →