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    Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

    Dunlop RoadSmart III 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 Dunlop RoadSmart III and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appear in 31 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 Dunlop RoadSmart III performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, 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 RoadSmart III and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 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?

    Choose Dunlop RoadSmart III if

    • You prioritise dry

    Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop RoadSmart IIIDunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used130
    Best rank#3#1
    Avg rank3.38.0
    Latest test20202026
    Tire Lab Score—86.1

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    86.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop RoadSmart IIIDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Winner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Dunlop RoadSmart III
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 7.9
    33
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.4
    11
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 7.1
    3
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    💧 Wet: Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Dunlop RoadSmart III wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop RoadSmart III vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop RoadSmart III or Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Dunlop RoadSmart III 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks better than the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop RoadSmart III.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop RoadSmart III appears in 1 independent tests, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in 30.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →