Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST: 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 ST 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus ST performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 Hankook Ventus ST 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
Choose Hankook Ventus ST if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Hankook Ventus ST
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Hankook Ventus ST | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Hankook Ventus ST |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Hankook Ventus ST |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 4.5 | Hankook Ventus ST |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | No data | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Hankook Ventus ST |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus ST.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Hankook Ventus ST
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Hankook Ventus ST?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus ST ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus ST 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 Hankook Ventus ST 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 Hankook Ventus ST.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Hankook Ventus ST in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →