Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

SportMaxx-RT-2 VS Ultrac-Pro

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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro in one of the tests
  • Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished ahead of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in two of the tests

While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac Pro 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.03% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
35.9M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
35.53M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:35.2M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:37.3M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 36.6M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:35.2M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
118.2Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
117.4Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:118.2Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 117.4Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.99% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
37.37M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
37M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:31.5M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 31.2M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:31.5M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 31M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:49.1M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 48.8M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.57% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
38.1M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
37.5M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:38.1M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 37.5M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.56% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
71.7Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
71.3Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:71.7Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 71.3Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 1.71% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
14.98s
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
15.24s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:14.98s Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 15.24s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 floated at a 1.54% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
81.15Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
79.9Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:81.2Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 79.1Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:81.1Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 80.7Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 slipped out at a 8.62% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
3.48m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
3.18m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.5m/sec2 Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 3m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.45m/sec2 Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 3.35m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
5 Points
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:5 Points Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 5 Points

Noise

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro measured 0.75% quieter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
73.2dB
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
72.65dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:72.8dB Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 71.8dB
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:73.6dB Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 73.5dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is predicted to cover 10.16% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
40645KM
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
36515KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:41700KM Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 40100KM
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:39590KM Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 32930KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 proved to have a 8.61% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
10.4Price/1000
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
11.38Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:11.7Price/1000 Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 11.57Price/1000
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:9.09Price/1000 Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 11.18Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro had a 2.34% lower rolling resistance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
9.41kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
9.19kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:9.41kg / t Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 9.19kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 used 1.75% less fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
5.6l/100km
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
5.7l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:5.6l/100km Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 5.7l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro emitted 17.03% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
91mg/km/t
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
75.5mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:91mg/km/t Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 75.5mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

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

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Best Review for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Given 93% 235/35 R19 W on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
I have changed my ContiSportContact 5Ps with these. Quite happy so far. The car feels like more responsive and quiter. I have preferred these over SportContact6s purely because of the price advantage but it doesnt feel like a wrong choice so far. The rim protectors, which dont exist on 5Ps, are also nice. I have just painted my rims before installing these and these protectors have already save me from scratching the rims couple of times.
Helpful 495 - tire reviewed on April 30, 2016
View all Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Given 83% 225/45 R18 on mostly motorways for 3,000 spirited miles
Firstly, the Ultrac Pro is a sexy tire. The sidewall is designed by italodesign, and it really looks good. Dry grip (intermediate temps ~10-20°C) is very good. The car feels to have endless grip and you really feel comfortable pushing some twisty roads. Obviously, the warmer it got, the stickier the tire was. The Ultrac Pro seems to like temperature.
Wet grip is also very handsome. You really feel comfortable driving in heavy rain, and the grip is also very reassuring. Especially in the wet
Helpful 339 - tire reviewed on March 27, 2024
View all Vredestein Ultrac Pro driver reviews >>

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, wear, value and fuel consumption, while the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed better in dry braking, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling, wet handling and subj. comfort, 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.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

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.

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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.