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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

Summer
Premium
6.9 /10 Conditionally recommended

The SP Sport MAXX RT2 has been in Dunlop's lineup for a long time, and it shows. Decent aquaplaning resistance and comfortable ride are probably its best qualities, and rolling resistance is reasonable too. But wet braking and wet handling have never been its strong suits, and the dry handling can be unpredictable. As the rest of the segment moved on, it's been struggling to keep up in the tests, which makes it hard to recommend at a premium price.

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26 Tests Price from: £83 101 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and safety on both wet and dry roads, including very good aquaplaning resistance and short braking distances.

Low rolling resistance leads to reduced fuel consumption, making the tire economical in daily use.

Lightest tire in its test group, contributing to vehicle efficiency and handling.

Comfortable ride with good rolling comfort.

Fair price level for the performance provided.

Weaknesses

Predicted tread life is only average, with higher wear compared to some competitors.

Slightly delayed steering response on dry roads and less agile handling in some situations.

Minor understeer and somewhat less precise handling on wet roads under certain conditions.

History

2016
2× Tested
Automotorsport235/40 R18#2Highly recommended
GTÜ225/45 R17#3
2017
7× Tested
Gute-Fahrt215/55 R17#2Highly recommended -
Autobild225/50 R17#2Exemplary
Autobild245/45 R18#4Good
Sportscars235/35 R19#5Satisfactory
EVO225/40 R18#5
Autobild225/50 R17#7
Automotorsport245/45 R18#9Still recommended
2019
3× Tested
Gute-Fahrt225/40 R18#3Very good -
Autobild225/45 R17#11
Autobild225/45 R17#13Good
2020
2× Tested
Autobild245/45 R18#14Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R18#17
2021
2× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#6Satisfactory
Autozeitung225/40 R18#8
2022
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#7
Autobild215/55 R17#8Good
2023
3× Tested
Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19#5Good
Autobild225/45 R18#5Good
Autobild225/45 R18#13
2024
2× Tested
ADAC215/55 R17#5Satisfactory
Sportauto215/40 R18#5Good
2025
3× Tested
ADAC225/40 R18#9Good
Autobild225/40 R18#9Good
Autobild225/40 R18#19

Tests (26)

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26 Tests 17× Recommended
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#9 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2025
9thGood
VW Golf
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#5 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
5thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
5thGood
BMW 3
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#8 Of 21 Tyres
Autobild2022
8thGood
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#6 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
6thSatisfactory
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#14 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
14thSatisfactory
BMW 5 series
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#13 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2019
13thGood
BMW 1
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Autobild Summer
225/50 R17
#2 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2017
2ndExemplary
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Automotorsport Summer
245/45 R18
#9 Of 10 Tyres
Automotorsport2017
9thStill recommended
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Sizes (55)

205/40 R17From £105

2 Variants

84WXL
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205/45 R17From £116

2 Variants

88YWXL
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205/50 R17From £114

1 Variants

93YXL
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215/40 R17From £127

2 Variants

87YXL
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215/45 R17From £101

1 Variants

91YXL
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215/50 R17From £129

1 Variants

95YXL
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215/55 R17From £124

2 Variants

9498YWXL
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225/45 R17From £83

5 Variants

9491YWXL
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225/50 R17From £117

2 Variants

9498YXL
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225/55 R17From £119

4 Variants

97101YWXL
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235/45 R17From £95

4 Variants

9497YXL
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235/55 R17From £130

4 Variants

103YXL
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235/60 R17From £138

1 Variants

106VXL
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245/40 R17From £123

2 Variants

9195YXL
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245/45 R17From £130

3 Variants

9599YXL
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Ratings

Tested 17× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended2× (12%)
●Highly recommended -1× (6%)
●Very good -1× (6%)
●Satisfactory12× (71%)
●Still recommended1× (6%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.9xxx/xx R18 8.6xxx/xx R19 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.8225/xx Rxx 8.8235/xx Rxx 9.0245/xx Rxx 8.2

Frequently asked questions

Does this tyre have SUV variant?
For specialized SUV tyre, check Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV.

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