Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Dunlop (76%). But when it comes to comparing Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and Continental EcoContact 6, the rating is the same - 77%. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the EcoContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating.