Today we focus on comparing two popular summer tyres: the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 manufactured by Dunlop and the BFGoodrich Advantage manufactured by BFGoodrich.
The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, an Ultra High Performance tyre (UUHP), boasts an impressive rating of 72 percent. The tyre is well recognized for its tremendous safety reserves in the event of aquaplaning. Furthermore, it offers considerable mileage and good driving comfort. Top features of the SP Sport MAXX RT2 include its remarkable performance in cross and longitudinal aquaplaning and overall comfort. Nevertheless, it does exhibit slightly delayed steering response on dry roads.
On the other side of the spectrum, we have the BFGoodrich Advantage tyre. This tyre rates slightly lower at 68 percent but has earned praise for its stable driving behaviour and short braking distances on dry roads. Plus, it provides pleasantly silent rolling comfort. However, its performance drops slightly under wet conditions with noticeable understeering and extended braking distances. The standout features would be its comfort level, which was consistently rated high in all tests.
When placed head-to-head in the Autobild test, out of 51 tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 managed to secure the 7th position, an impressive achievement indeed. While the BFGoodrich Advantage slid to the 20th position.
In conclusion, both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses - the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 proves superior in wet conditions, particularly in aquaplaning resistance, while the BFGoodrich Advantage performs admirably on dry roads. All things considered, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is the better tyre overall due to its safety and comfort attributes. Please keep in mind, however, that these are independent tests and actual performance can vary based on numerous factors such as vehicle type and driving conditions.