Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 32 + 4 road tests and 3,519 + 2,195 owner reviews. How we score
Sport Maxx RT2 leads, 73–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 32 tests Owners 71 · 3,519 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”
Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 2,195 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 3 tests | 79 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 68 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 97% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 99% | 99% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 79.2 + 40% × 70.6 = 76
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.5 = 74
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 3 tests | 84 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 64 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 93% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 91% | 87% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 97% | 96% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 72.7 = 79
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 63.7 = 67
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 52 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 12 |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52 (est.) + 40% × 12.3 = 36
No road tests of snow for ADVAN Fleva V701. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests | 70 | 62 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 61 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 22% | 56% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 40% × 70.4 + 60% × 70.2 = 70
ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.9 = 62
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests | 64 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 60 |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 99% | 100% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 73.3 = 67
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 59.7 = 69
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 3 tests | 70 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 59 |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 54% | 85% |
| Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 84% | 69% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 68.3 = 69
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 59.3 = 69
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 72 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 1 tests | 64 | 71 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 79% | 83% |
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 | Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 69 |
| Dry | 76 | 74 |
| Wet | 79 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 36 |
| Comfort | 70 | 62 |
| Noise | 67 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 64 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Sport Maxx RT2
ADVAN Fleva V701
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 finished ahead 4 times and Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Sport Maxx RT2 | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 97% | +0.1 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 93% | +3.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% | 87% | +4.2 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 96% | +1.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 22% | 56% | −33.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 100% | −1.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 54% | 85% | −30.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 84% | 69% | +15.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 79% | 83% | −3.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 76% | 71% | +5.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #10/20 | #14/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 71% | 57% | +14.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/22 | #6/22 | – | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion portrays the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 as a solid, quiet, and good-value performance tire that performs well in all weather conditions. While some drivers note it is an older design compared to newer flagship releases and point out its 'B' wet rating in certain sizes, it is generally considered capable and competitively priced. There is also frequent discussion clarifying the availability of both run-flat and non-run-flat variants across different dimensions.
“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”
“I have Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's on my Audi A3 2.0TDI (buckets of torques) and they work incredibly well in all weather conditions. Granted a different proposition with FWD Audi, but for the price it was a no brainer to stick with them when I needed the fronts replacing.”
“For what it's worth, I put a full new set of 18inch Sport Maxx RT2's on my E85 a couple of years ago and found them more than adequate/good when your a looking for a value/capability compromise. Like B21 mentions, if you want a really upto date tyre, you pick a newer release from the manufacturer provided that pushing on a couple of hundred quid extra can be justified. (When you don't need to tell the wife) I just put a set of 19inch Continental Conti Sport 7's on my E89 but wouldn't have had an issue fitting 19inch Sport Maxx RT2's.”
Based on 19 community posts
The community generally views the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 as a strong, high-value summer tire ideal for daily driving, spirited backroad runs, and wet weather conditions. Drivers praise its sharp turn-in, stiff sidewalls, and dependable grip compared to other budget or mid-tier alternatives, though some debate its lifespan and how it stacks up against premium options like Michelin.
“Suggestiona on tyres Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if you guys ever had Yokohama Advan Fleva V701. My FK2 has nearly 400bhp and I’m not using it daily anymore as I want it to preserve the baby. My drive is a bit aggressive occasionally but nothing crazy or track day as I don’t have the time. I would like to know if you guys ever had this specific type of tyre. What you think about? They’re actually good? I wouldn’t like to buy again the Michelin pilot sport 4s which I found absolutely rubbish. I found those yoko for the decent price of 98£ each. So I buy it or should I move to Pirelli PZero pZ4 sport ?”
“Yokohama advan fleva v701? Currently looking at stock sizes for my 99 MRS and the v701s are the only decent set I can find. I live in Canada and I was planning on ordering them for next week, and just thought to do one more validation check before driving out to Bellingham. Pretty new to picking out my own tires, trying to also stay within 550-600usd or maxish 800-850cad including tax if possible.”
“Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in 2026 Do they make sense today? I’d put them on a hatchback (1300kg) and I usually drive up to 180-200 km/h with quick accelerations and curves in my daily. Weather is usually sunny, but sometimes it rains. Are them still a safe and a good choice, or are there some other brands that should result better for my driving style (and for my 215/45 r18 rims)? Thanks in advance.”
Based on 22 community posts
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 38 | 38 |
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Narrow edge: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 — better wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 if efficiency matters most to you.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 scores 79 vs 67 on wet.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 scores 70 vs 62 on comfort.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 71 vs 64 on efficiency.
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 79 vs 67 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 70 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 69 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 71 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
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
