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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 8 road tests and 119 + 3,043 owner reviews. How we score

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 leads, 70–68 Narrow edge

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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
Tire ADunlop

Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Summer

± 7

Tests 74 · 1 test Owners 62 · 119 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Tire BGoodyear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

All Season

± 5

Tests 76 · 8 tests Owners 67 · 3,043 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 71

    Dry

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV +14
    57
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests7457
    Reviews found online6858

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 67.5 = 71

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 56.9 + 40% × 58.1 = 57

  2. 72

    Wet

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +10
    82
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests7588
    Reviews found online6773

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 66.6 = 72

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 87.9 + 40% × 72.6 = 82

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    78
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests–84
    Reviews found online–67

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 67.3 = 78

  4. 66

    Comfort

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online6566

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.9 = 66

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 66.2 = 67

    No road tests of comfort for Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Vector 4Seasons Gen-2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 68

    Noise

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +4
    72
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests7075
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 69.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 75.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72

    No owner ratings of noise for Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 55

    Treadwear

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +19
    74
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 60 (est.)77
    Reviews found online4770

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.3 = 55

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 70.3 = 74

    No road tests of treadwear for Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 69

    Handling (owners)

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV +6
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Reviews found online6963
  8. 61

    Efficiency

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +13
    74
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests6174
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUVGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Relative Score 68 70
Dry 71 57
Wet 72 82
Snow – 78
Comfort 66 67
Noise 68 72
Treadwear 55 74
Handling (owners) 69 63
Efficiency 61 74

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score
± 7

Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

± 5

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategorySport Maxx RT 2 SUVVector 4Seasons Gen-2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 98% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 90% #6/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #5/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 97% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 92% #2/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #6/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 99% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 80% #10/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 65% #9/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 78% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #2/9 2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 #4/7 2021 Motor All-Season Tire Test R16 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence-inspiring handling in both wet and dry conditions
  • Significantly lower road noise and quieter ride compared to predecessor or competing brands
  • Good tread wear longevity and durability, offering strong value for money

Cons

  • Potential for tire deformation and subsequent vibrations after periods of non-use or normal driving
  • Stiff or taut ride quality reported by some users
  • Limited effectiveness on ice and snow compared to dedicated all-season tyres
All owner themes in the Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV review

Tire B Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and safety in wet, rainy, and standing water conditions
  • Outstanding traction and confidence in deep snow, ice, and cold winter weather
  • Comfortable, smooth, and relatively quiet ride quality

Cons

  • Reduced dry-weather performance and softer handling response in warm temperatures (above 20°C)
  • Prone to wheel spin, understeer, and tread squal when pushed hard or during aggressive starts in dry conditions
  • Vague or floaty steering feel on twisty roads or at highway speeds
All owner themes in the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2534
Rim diameters17″ – 21″13″ – 20″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Narrow edge: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 — better treadwear, efficiency and wet. Pick the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV if dry and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 74 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV scores 71 vs 57 on dry.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 74 vs 61 on efficiency.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 82 vs 72 on wet.

Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
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Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
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Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Which is better in the wet, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 82 vs 72 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV, 71 vs 57 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 72 vs 68 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 74 vs 55 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Vector 4Seasons Gen-2?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 74 vs 61 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology