Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate 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 SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.

    How the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.

    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 Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used301
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.03.6
    Latest test20262020
    Tire Lab Score86.188

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    88
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Goodyear Eagle ExhilarateWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 4.0
    2
    Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.9
    33
    Avg rank 2.8
    12
    Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.4
    11
    No data
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.1
    3
    No data
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

    The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

    The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

    The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

    The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

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

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

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

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate 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 Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate 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 Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate in 1.

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