Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3: 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 Superia Bluewin UHP 3 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 performs. It takes the win in snow, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 still wins on snow, 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Winter |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 82 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Superia Bluewin UHP 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 10.5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 10.7 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 7.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | No data | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 5.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP 3 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.0 for the Superia Bluewin UHP 3.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.5 for the Superia Bluewin UHP 3.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Superia Bluewin UHP 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Superia Bluewin UHP 3
The Superia Bluewin UHP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Superia Bluewin UHP 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Superia Bluewin UHP 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 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 Superia Bluewin UHP 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Superia Bluewin UHP 3 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 →