Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20: 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appear in 35 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 wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 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 SportMaxx RT 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Tie |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | No data | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.7 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 7.9 and 7.9.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Nankang Noble Sport NS20?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →