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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV vs Pirelli Angel ST — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Angel ST leads, 68–65 Narrow edge

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Tire BPirelli

Angel ST

Summer

Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 143 reviews

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 +5
    66
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVAngel ST
    Professional tests (TWG score)73–
    Reviews found online6766
  2. 71

    Wet

    Level
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVAngel ST
    Professional tests (TWG score)75–
    Reviews found online6471
  3. 67

    Comfort

    Angel ST +3
    70
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVAngel ST
    Reviews found online6570
  4. 68

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVAngel ST
    Professional tests (TWG score)70–
  5. 51

    Treadwear

    Angel ST +15
    66
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVAngel ST
    Reviews found online4166
  6. 69

    Handling

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV +2
    67
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVAngel ST
    Reviews found online6967
Scores at a glance
CategoryDunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUVPirelli Angel ST
Relative Score 65 68
Dry 71 66
Wet 71 71
Comfort 67 70
Noise 68 –
Treadwear 51 66
Handling 69 67

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Headline score

Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Angel ST

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

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 Angel ST

Pros

  • Excellent dry grip and high cornering confidence
  • Reliable and predictable wet weather performance
  • Light, neutral steering and overall straight-line stability

Cons

  • Rear tire tends to wear out suddenly or rapidly once it passes the halfway mark
  • Requires a short warm-up time (2-5 minutes) to reach optimal grip
  • Shorter total mileage lifespan reported by aggressive riders or heavy commuters
All owner themes in the Angel ST review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV B · Pirelli Angel ST
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Motorcycle
Sizes available25—
Rim diameters17″ – 21″—

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Pirelli Angel ST

Winner: Pirelli Angel ST — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Angel ST scores 66 vs 51 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV scores 71 vs 66 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Angel ST scores 70 vs 67 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
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Tire B · Pirelli Angel ST
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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.

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

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Angel ST

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