Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 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%). 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.