Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro appear in 44 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Vredestein Quatrac Pro if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | All Season |
| Tests used | 30 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 5.3 953 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 5.7 52 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 7.1 131 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 5.8 231 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Avg rank 10.5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 3.6 141 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Vredestein Quatrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac Pro in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
