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1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Premium3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium4. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle5. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 vs. Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
The comparison of two types of summer tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 presents different strengths and weaknesses. Both of these tyres are highly rated and have been part of multiple test scenarios.
The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, made by Dunlop, has an impressive overall rating of 72%. Despite being ultra-high-performance, Being a summer type tyre, it excels in warmer, dry conditions. It placed well in various tests, like Gute-Fahrt (3rd out of 10), EVO (5th out of 9), Autobild (4th out of 9), Automotorsport (2nd out of 8), Sportscars (5th out of 9), and GTÜ (3rd out of 14). This indicates not only the strength of the SP Sport MAXX RT2 but also its consistency in scoring high among its peers.
In contrast, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117, a product from Hankook, also presented strong results in the same tests. In Gute-Fahrt it was ranked 5th out of 10, in EVO and Autobild tests it achieved the 7th and 5th position out of 9 respectively, in the Automotorsport it scored 3rd out of 8, 2nd out of 9 in Sportscars and 9th out of 14 in the GTÜ test. It might be perceived as a bit more inconsistent compared to the Dunlop model, but these high rankings show the significant capabilities of the Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117.
While neither of these two tyres has been replaced by a newer model, it's still important to keep the difference in their performance in mind when making your selection. The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 showed overall better performance and consistency across various tests, making it seemingly the better choice for those requiring high performance. Meanwhile, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 also demonstrated strong performance, particularly in the Sportscars test where it secured the 2nd place, being an attractive option for sports enthusiasts.
Ultimately, the decision between these two tyres will be influenced by specific requirements and personal preferences. Both tyres illustrate excellence in their performances and have passed rigorous testing with notable results. Ensure to refer to the specific test categories for a more detailed analysis on their strengths and weaknesses.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Exemplary3. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary4. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended5. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Recommended3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended4. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended5. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended
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1. Falken Azenis FK510 69 dB
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These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 293,1 | 46,5 | 33,5 | 100 | 21 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 284,3 | 47,5 | 32 | 92,2 | 21 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 284,9 | 50 | 38,5 | 85,6 | 18 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 296,8 | 49,5 | 36,5 | 94,5 | 22 | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Still recommended | 7,6 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,2 | ||||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Recommended | 8,0 | ||||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 6,9 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Recommended | 2+ | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,6 | 9,5 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,0 | 8,9 | 9,1 | 10 | 8 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,6 | 8,8 | 8,6 | 8 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 278 | 146 | 143 | 25 | 10 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 263 | 133 | 130 | 19 | 9 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 225 | 102 | 123 | 17 | 10 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 244 | 114 | 130 | 16 | 10 | ||
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