Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222: 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 Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 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 noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.

    How the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used301
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.04.0
    Latest test20262019
    Tire Lab Score86.1

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 5.0
    Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.9
    33
    No data
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    📏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 Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

    The Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

    The Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 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 Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 in 1.

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