Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO appear in 31 tests, 1 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used301
    Best rank#1#10
    Avg rank8.032.5
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score86.1

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Windforce Catchfors UHP PROWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 43.0
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Avg rank 28.0
    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 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 43.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 28.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

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

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

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

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

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

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire lasts longer?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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