Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Giti GitiSportS2
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 94
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 19
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 finished ahead 4 times and the GitiSportS2 once. The SportMaxx RT 2 lasted 27.2% longer in the wear tests; the GitiSportS2 had 3% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 for safety-first performance, wet confidence, and long-term value; pick Giti GitiSportS2 if you prioritize quiet motorway comfort and fuel efficiency in predominantly moderate, straight-line driving.
Where the SportMaxx RT 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking distances across tests
- Stronger wet handling and curved aquaplaning stability
- Significantly better mileage and lower cost-per-1,000 km
Where the GitiSportS2 is stronger
- Low rolling resistance and slightly lower fuel consumption
- Very good straight-line aquaplaning resistance
- Quieter external noise levels
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
SportMaxx RT 2 vs GitiSportS2 at a glance
| Category | SportMaxx RT 2 | Gap | GitiSportS2 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 4 | 1 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 7 | The SportMaxx RT 2 stopped 2.4% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 0 |
| Wet15 measurements | 9 | The SportMaxx RT 2 stopped 2.6% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 6 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | The GitiSportS2 was 1.1 dB quieter (3 tests) | 3 |
| Value7 measurements | 4 | The SportMaxx RT 2 lasted 27.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The SportMaxx RT 2 by 0.4 | 8.0/10 |
| Owner rating94 and 19 reviews | 77% | Too close to call | 78% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The GitiSportS2 by 9 points | 72% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +7.7% | The SportMaxx RT 2 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 61 | 36 sizes made in both | 64 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2023 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | SportMaxx RT 2 | Field | GitiSportS2 |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P9 of 20 | P17 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P9 of 18 | P15 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P19 of 52 | P17 of 52 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P17 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | P13 of 50 | P19 of 50 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
SportMaxx RT 2
GitiSportS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
SportMaxx RT 2
GitiSportS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
SportMaxx RT 2
GitiSportS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the GitiSportS2 78% from 19. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | SportMaxx RT 2 | Gap | GitiSportS2 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 116 | 2.4% | 119 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.1 | 0.4% | 72.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 119 | 2.6% | 122 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 125 | 14.2% | 146 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.4 | 1.4% | 44.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.98 | 1.4% | 15.19 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.1 | 2.2% | 56.4 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.8 | 1.4% | 11.7 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 16.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.33 | 1.1 dB | 72.23 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25,453 | 27.2% | 20,025 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.93 | 3% | 8.66 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 1.8% | 5.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91 | 6.9% | 97.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportMaxx RT 2 scores 8.4 and the GitiSportS2 8 out of 10.
| SportMaxx RT 2 | Category | GitiSportS2 | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 64 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 64 | ||
| 33 | Comfort | 73 | ||
| 37 | Value | 16 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| SportMaxx RT 2 | Category | GitiSportS2 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 7.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 7.5 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 7.5 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 8 | ||
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the GitiSportS2 78% from 19. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
- 77%from 94 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 788,854 milesdriven by reviewers
Across reviews, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is most often described as a quiet, comfortable UHP tire with strong all-round grip-especially in the wet-and good aquaplaning resistance, giving many drivers high confidence in everyday and motorway use. Wear is frequently reported as good to very good versus several competing premium tires, and many consider it strong value for money. A notable minority, however, report overly soft or inconsistent sidewalls leading to vague/“wobbly” steering and reduced precision when cornering hard, and some users say grip (particularly in wet conditions) can fall off as the tire wears.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring stability in heavy rain
- Good resistance to aquaplaning
- Good dry grip/traction for normal to spirited road driving
- Low road noise and generally comfortable ride
- Soft sidewalls causing vague steering, squirm, or reduced precision under hard cornering/load changes
- Some reports of poor wet grip or reduced confidence (often as the tire wears)
- Noise can increase as the tire wears or on rough road surfaces
Summarised by AI from 81 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 94 SportMaxx RT 2 reviewsI've had several sets of these on my car now as they have proven to be reliable and confidence inspiring in the wet. They've survived pot holes, debris, and the odd curb. I've never found myself wishing for more grip in the dry. The response is perhaps slightly muted compared to more expensive tires, but personally don't have an issue as my driving is 90% motorway/major A roads.
In the wet the car feels stable in the rain at motorway speeds up until about 3mm tread depth, at which point the front started to feel nervous. Braking has been fine in the wet but pulling away briskly in anything other than a straight line will set off the traction control. Hard to say if this would be reduced with a more expensive tire.
Front tires have lasted about 11k miles before reaching the wear line after. Rears are over 20k and still have a while to go.
Giti GitiSportS2
- 78%from 19 reviews
- 72%would buy again
- 169,101 milesdriven by reviewers
Most drivers rate the Giti GitiSportS2 highly for its quiet ride, comfort, strong dry and confident wet grip, and excellent value, often comparing it favorably to premium brands. A minority report issues at higher speeds or over time, including increased noise and instability, but these are outweighed by the many high-scoring reviews. Overall, the GitiSportS2 delivers premium-like performance at a budget price.
- low noise
- comfort/ride quality
- dry grip and handling
- wet grip/aquaplaning resistance
- high-speed stability issues
- noise increase with wear
Summarised by AI from 18 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 19 GitiSportS2 reviewsI put these S2 on a Volvo xc60 to replace the original pzero
Have only driven about 7.000km on them. Primarily at hugh speed highway
The tires are very comfortable, extremely quiet (even withiut the foam inside like the Pirelli)and very precise on dry roads. Consumption seems better than on the original pirelli.
On wet roads it feels well balanced and secure. Only issue on cornering on wet and slippery roads the Tires lacks some grips and the vehicle understeers. But probably others would too.
Price they are OK, but thinking of trying the new Kumho next time. They seem great value for money
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 61 sizes of the SportMaxx RT 2 and 64 of the GitiSportS2, 36 of them made in both.
| Category | SportMaxx RT 2 | GitiSportS2 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 61 sizes, 17 to 21 inch | 64 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 36 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17235/45 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/40 R18and 24 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A85%B15% | A96%B4% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C79%D19%B3% | C46%D38%B17% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B93%A7% | 69-72 dB B51%A49% |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Dunlop SportMaxx RT (2014) | Giti GitiSport S1 (2017) |
| Awards | Winner: Ultra High Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The SportMaxx RT 2 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 7.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 against the Giti GitiSportS2 in popular 18-inch summer fitments, drawing on five shared professional tests from 2023-2025. On paper, the Dunlop targets max-performance driving while the Giti aims at the value end of the UHP class. Across tests, the Dunlop generally finishes higher (e.g., 9/21 vs. 17/21 in Auto Bild 2025; 9/18 vs. 15/18 in ADAC 2025), signaling a more rounded performance package.
The pattern is consistent: Dunlop typically stops shorter on dry and wet roads, steers more precisely in the wet, and delivers markedly better mileage and value over time. The Giti counters with low rolling resistance, slightly lower fuel use, strong straight-line aquaplaning, and quieter pass-by noise-useful traits for relaxed motorway driving and efficiency-minded buyers.
Conclusion
If you prioritize safety margins and driver confidence, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is the clearer choice. It dominates dry braking in every shared test and usually brakes and handles better in the wet, while also resisting curved aquaplaning well. Crucially, it offers substantially longer tread life (often 24-30% more) and better lifecycle value despite not being the cheapest at checkout.
The Giti GitiSportS2 suits drivers who value comfort, quietness, and efficiency on steady highway runs. It often leads straight aquaplaning, posts slightly lower fuel consumption and rolling resistance, and keeps noise down. However, its weaker wet grip and shorter mileage limit its all-round appeal. In sum: Dunlop for balanced performance and long-term value; Giti for quieter, thrifty cruising in moderate conditions.
SportMaxx RT 2 vs GitiSportS2: your questions
Is the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or the Giti GitiSportS2 the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 finished ahead 4 times and the GitiSportS2 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportMaxx RT 2 scores 8.4 and the GitiSportS2 8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SportMaxx RT 2 or the GitiSportS2?
The SportMaxx RT 2 led 9 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The SportMaxx RT 2 led 7 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.4% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The SportMaxx RT 2 lasted 27.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests); the GitiSportS2 had 3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.5/10 for the SportMaxx RT 2 and 8.4/10 for the GitiSportS2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The GitiSportS2 was 1.1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the SportMaxx RT 2 and 8/10 for the GitiSportS2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the GitiSportS2 78% from 19. 63% of SportMaxx RT 2 owners would buy it again, against 72% for the GitiSportS2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the SportMaxx RT 2 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 7.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The SportMaxx RT 2 is made in 61 sizes (17 to 21 inch) and the GitiSportS2 in 64 (16 to 22 inch). 36 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the SportMaxx RT 2 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the GitiSportS2 A and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The SportMaxx RT 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the GitiSportS2 in 2020. The SportMaxx RT 2 replaced the Dunlop SportMaxx RT. The GitiSportS2 replaced the Giti GitiSport S1.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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