Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5: 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 Sportrac 5 appear in 32 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Vredestein Sportrac 5 if
- You prefer the Vredestein Sportrac 5's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 8.0 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 10.0 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Avg rank 8.0 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 17.0 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 17.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Vredestein Sportrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Sportrac 5 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Vredestein Sportrac 5 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
