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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV vs. Nokian Powerproof SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV and Nokian Powerproof SUV, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 255/55 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV and the Powerproof 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 (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof SUV also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
Nokian
Powerproof SUV
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#2
#9
Average position
2.0
9.0
Latest test
2020
2020
Available sizes
22
29

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
97%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
93%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
97%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
95%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
89%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
99%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
88%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
94%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
96%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
97%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
94%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
94%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
99%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
92%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
98%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
92%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
98%
Offroad
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
90%
Handling on gravel
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
76%
Grass traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
96%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
98%
Gravel traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
89%
Mud traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
97%
Sand traction
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
89%
Nokian Powerproof SUV
89%

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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