Debica Presto UHP2 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 Debica Presto UHP2 and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appear in 37 tests, 6 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 Debica Presto UHP2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Debica Presto UHP2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Debica Presto UHP2 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.5 | 8.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.3 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Debica Presto UHP2
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Debica Presto UHP2 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.1 11 | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.4 1 | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 21 | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Debica Presto UHP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Debica Presto UHP2 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 10.1 for the Debica Presto UHP2.
☀️ Dry: Debica Presto UHP2 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 12.4 for the Debica Presto UHP2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Debica Presto UHP2 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Debica Presto UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Debica Presto UHP2 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.0 for the Debica Presto UHP2.
🔋 Efficiency: Debica Presto UHP2 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 8.0 for the Debica Presto UHP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Debica Presto UHP2 or Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Debica Presto UHP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Debica Presto UHP2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Debica Presto UHP2 ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Debica Presto UHP2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Debica Presto UHP2 appears in 7 independent tests, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in 30, with 6 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 →