Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports: 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 Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 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 dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 82.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 6.0 | Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 9.0 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 7.7 | Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | No data | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
The Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
The Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
The Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 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 Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 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 Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 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 Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 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 →
