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

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the PremiumContact 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 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
26
36
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
3.1
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
28
318

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
77%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Dry Lane Change
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Noise Interior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
63%
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%

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Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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