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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Dunlop (76%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 255/55 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
1
8
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
2.0
2.8
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
22
142

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Offroad
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Handling on gravel
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Grass traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Gravel traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Mud traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
99%
Sand traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020255/55 R18View

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