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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    2026 test data · 32 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar 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 Tigar Tigar UHP appear in 32 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Tigar Tigar UHP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 2 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 Tigar Tigar UHP making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Tigar Tigar UHP if

    • You prefer the Tigar Tigar UHP's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Tigar Tigar UHP
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used302
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank8.034.4
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score86.177.5

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    77.5
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Tigar Tigar UHPWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 45.5
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Avg rank 33.0
    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

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 45.5 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar UHP

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 33.0 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar UHP

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

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar UHP

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

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Tigar Tigar UHP

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

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Tigar Tigar UHP?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Tigar UHP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Tigar Tigar UHP in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →