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

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 (75%) 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.