Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Firestone Firehawk Sport

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these three tests:

• Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 finished ahead of the Firestone Firehawk Sport in one of the tests
• Firestone Firehawk Sport finished ahead of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in two of the tests

While it might look like the Firestone Firehawk Sport is better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Firestone Firehawk Sport.

In total the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 has been reviewed 92 times and drivers have given the tire 77% overall.

The Firestone Firehawk Sport has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tire 74% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Conclusion

In conclusion the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performed better in dry handling [km/h], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear and value, while the Firestone Firehawk Sport performed better in dry braking, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, noise, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

Similar Comparisons

Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Top Comparisons

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 VS Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Bridgestone Potenza Sport VS Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

View All Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Comparisons

Firestone Firehawk Sport Top Comparisons

Firestone Firehawk Sport VS Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Firestone Firehawk Sport VS Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Firestone Firehawk Sport VS Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

View All Firestone Firehawk Sport Comparisons

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.