Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 94
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 25
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 have met in 7 independent tests and the record is level at 3-3. The SportMaxx RT 2 lasted 13.5% longer in the wear tests; the Advan Sport V107 stopped 4.1% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 for dry braking and steering response; choose the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 for aquaplaning safety, quietness and lower running costs, which is the better balance for most road use.
Where the SportMaxx RT 2 is stronger
- Won all four curved and all four straight aquaplaning tests, by 20.7 percent at ADAC
- Quieter in all three noise tests and lower rolling resistance every time, by 15.4 percent in 2023
- Longer lasting in three of four wear tests, 41,600km against 33,600km in 2023
Where the Advan Sport V107 is stronger
- Shorter dry braking in all seven tests, by 6.7 percent at ADAC
- Fastest dry handling in every test that timed it, and 8.7 against 6.7 subjectively in 2026
- 4th of 48 in Auto Bild's 2023 market overview against the Dunlop's 13th
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 Advan Sport V107 at a glance
| Category | SportMaxx RT 2 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 3 | 1 level | 3 |
| Dry11 measurements | 0 | The Advan Sport V107 stopped 4.1% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 11 |
| Wet22 measurements | 15 | The SportMaxx RT 2 held 8.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests) | 6 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 5 | The SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.5 dB quieter (4 tests) | 0 |
| Value10 measurements | 9 | The SportMaxx RT 2 lasted 13.5% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Advan Sport V107 by 0.4 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating94 and 25 reviews | 77% | The SportMaxx RT 2 by 4 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The SportMaxx RT 2 by 9 points | 54% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +6.6% | The SportMaxx RT 2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 61 | 39 sizes made in both | 137 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre 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 7 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres 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 | Advan Sport V107 |
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| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P13 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P17 of 50 | P18 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P9 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P9 of 18 | P6 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P19 of 52 | P14 of 52 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P13 of 50 | P4 of 50 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
SportMaxx RT 2
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 6 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
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre 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
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 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 tyres 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.
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| 111.7 | 1.6% | 113.5 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.56 | 0.1% | 36.6 | 4-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.1 | 1% | 37.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.98 | 1.3% | 15.18 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 89.85 | 2.7% | 87.68 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.58 | 8.9% | 3.3 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 18.9% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.1 | 0.5 dB | 73.6 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41,928 | 13.5% | 37,355 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.87 | 13.4% | 10.24 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 1.8% | 5.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91 | 4.2% | 95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,656 | 7.7% | 1,794 | 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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportMaxx RT 2 scores 8.4 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
| SportMaxx RT 2 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 76 | ||
| 33 | Comfort | 14 | ||
| 37 | Value | 5 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre 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 | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 7.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.5 | Wear | 5.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 6.3 | ||
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 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 tyre 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 tyres, 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 tyre 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 tyre wears)
- Noise can increase as the tyre wears or on rough road surfaces
Summarised by AI from 81 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre 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 tyres, 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 tyre.
Front tyres have lasted about 11k miles before reaching the wear line after. Rears are over 20k and still have a while to go.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- 73%from 25 reviews
- 54%would buy again
- 140,521 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 for strong dry performance, with around three in five highlighting excellent dry grip and many also noting sharp steering and confident dry handling. Wet grip is generally rated as decent, though opinions are more mixed, with a small but notable group (around one in seven) finding it weaker, particularly in colder conditions. The biggest drawback is longevity: around two in five owners complain of very fast wear. Noise is another frequent issue, with around one in three reporting higher road roar, especially on rougher surfaces.
- Outstanding dry grip and confidence under power
- Very capable dry handling with strong feedback
- Direct, responsive steering feel
- Stiff, sporty sidewalls that support hard driving
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Noticeable road noise/roar, especially on coarse surfaces
- Needs heat or a bedding-in period to feel at its best
Summarised by AI from 24 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 25 Advan Sport V107 reviewsAmazing feel and handling, decent dry grip.
Awful comfort and wear rate.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 61 sizes of the SportMaxx RT 2 and 137 of the Advan Sport V107, 39 of them made in both.
| Category | SportMaxx RT 2 | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 61 sizes, 17 to 21 inch | 137 sizes, 16 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 39 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18225/60 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18255/45 R18265/35 R18and 27 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A85%B15% | A94%B6% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C79%D19%B3% | D71%C22%A7% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B93%A7% | 66-73 dB B76%A24% |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2018 |
| Replaced | Dunlop SportMaxx RT (2014) | Yokohama Advan Sport V105 (2010) |
| Awards | Winner: Ultra High Performance Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2021) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The SportMaxx RT 2 was the dearer tyre in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 6.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres 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.
Seven shared tests and an honest draw: three wins each and one dead heat, at 13th of 20 in Auto Bild's 2026 test. What makes it interesting is that neither tyre wins the same way twice.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 owns the dry. It braked shorter in the dry in all seven tests, by 6.7 percent at ADAC in 2025, 34.8m against 37.3m, it led dry handling in all three tests that measured it, and Auto Bild's judges scored it 8.7 points against 6.7 for subjective dry handling in 2026.
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 owns the water and the running costs. It won all four straight aquaplaning comparisons and all four curved ones, by 20.7 percent at ADAC, and it was quieter in all three noise tests, longer lasting in three of four wear tests, 41,600km against 33,600km in 2023, and lower on rolling resistance every time.
Conclusion
Buy the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 if your roads are dry and you like a sharp front end. Its dry braking advantage appeared in all seven shared tests, from 3.4 percent in Auto Bild's 2026 braking shootout to 6.7 percent at ADAC, and it backed that up with the fastest dry handling in every test that timed it and a subjective dry score of 8.7 against 6.7. Auto Bild's 2023 market overview had it 4th of 48 against the Dunlop's 13th, and at ADAC it finished 6th of 18 against 9th.
Buy the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 for wet weather peace of mind and lower running costs. It resisted aquaplaning better in all eight comparisons between them, straight and curved, including 3.5 against 2.9 m/sec2 at ADAC. It was quieter in every noise test, rolled easier every time, by 15.4 percent in 2023, and it lasted longer in three of the four wear tests, with 41,600km against 33,600km the widest. Its 5th of 21 in Auto Bild's 2023 UHP test is the best single result either tyre managed.
Wet braking is the one that refuses to settle, splitting four to three in the Dunlop's favour across seven tests with margins under 6 percent either way, so neither can claim it. The short version: the Yokohama is the driver's tyre, the Dunlop the sensible one, and the gap between them is smaller than the dry braking table alone would suggest.
SportMaxx RT 2 vs Advan Sport V107: your questions
Is the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 the better tyre?
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 have met in 7 independent tests and the record is level at 3-3. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportMaxx RT 2 scores 8.4 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SportMaxx RT 2 or the Advan Sport V107?
The SportMaxx RT 2 led 15 of the 22 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 8.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Advan Sport V107 led 11 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.1% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The SportMaxx RT 2 lasted 13.5% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 13.4% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.5/10 for the SportMaxx RT 2 and 5.5/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.5 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the SportMaxx RT 2 and 6.3/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SportMaxx RT 2 77% from 94 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 63% of SportMaxx RT 2 owners would buy it again, against 54% for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the SportMaxx RT 2 was the dearer tyre in 4 of them, by 6.6% 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 Advan Sport V107 in 137 (16 to 24 inch). 39 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 Advan Sport V107 A and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The SportMaxx RT 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Advan Sport V107 in 2018. The SportMaxx RT 2 replaced the Dunlop SportMaxx RT. The Advan Sport V107 replaced the Yokohama Advan Sport V105.
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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 tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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