Dunlop Sport All Season 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 Sport All Season and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appear in 37 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 Sport All Season performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Sport All Season is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop Sport All Season if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Sport All Season | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Sport All Season
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Sport All Season | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 31 | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Dunlop Sport All Season |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.9 1 | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.0 1 | No data | Dunlop Sport All Season |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Dunlop Sport All Season |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 21 | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.2 | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop Sport All Season wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.9 for the Dunlop Sport All Season.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop Sport All Season wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop Sport All Season wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Sport All Season.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.2 for the Dunlop Sport All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Sport All Season vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 10.5 for the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Sport All Season or Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Sport All Season 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 Sport All Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Sport All Season appears in 7 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 →
