Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11: 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 Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 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 Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 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 Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 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 Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #7 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 35.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 45.0 | 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 Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 45.0 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 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 Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 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 →
