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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 (92%) than Dunlop (63%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 74% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. 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 (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
26
2
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
101
23

Dry

Dry
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry lane changing
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%

Wet

Wet
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Comfort

Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Costs

Costs
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

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