Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP: 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 Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.

    How the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerWinter
    Tests used301
    Best rank#1#16
    Avg rank8.031.0
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score86.1

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Royal-Black Royal Winter UHPWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 36.0
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    No data
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    🔇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 Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 36.0 for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP 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 Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Royal-Black Royal Winter UHP 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 →