Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Toyo Proxes Sport: 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 Toyo Proxes Sport appear in 50 tests, 8 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 dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Toyo Proxes Sport performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 20 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Proxes Sport still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 20 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 82.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Toyo Proxes Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Toyo Proxes Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 7.8 21 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 9.0 121 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 6.3 35 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Avg rank 16.5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 3.5 232 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Toyo Proxes Sport
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 7.7 and 7.8.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Toyo Proxes Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 16.5 for the Toyo Proxes Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Toyo Proxes Sport
The Toyo Proxes Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Proxes Sport 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 Toyo Proxes Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Toyo Proxes Sport in 20, with 8 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 →