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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Dunlop (76%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
30
26
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
7.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
69
28

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
66%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
65%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
60%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
72%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
62%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
65%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
66%
Dry Lane Change
Continental PremiumContact 7
68%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
58%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 7
68%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
81%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2024215/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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