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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 - 100% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 56% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental
EcoContact 6
Number of tests
26
6
Best position
#2
#6
Average position
7.5
11.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
28
619

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
88%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
79%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
92%
Safety
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
84%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
62%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
54%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
67%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
67%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Interior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
90%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
83%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
81%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
94%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
51%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%

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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental EcoContact 6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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