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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Linglong Sport Master (2026)

2 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 China (Linglong). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Linglong (63%). But when it comes to comparing Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and Linglong Sport Master, the rating is the same - 77%. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Linglong Sport Master first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Sport Master were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Linglong
Sport Master
Number of tests
26
11
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
10.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
28
156

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Linglong Sport Master
69%
Linglong
Sport Master
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Linglong Sport Master
79%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
61%
Linglong Sport Master
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Linglong Sport Master
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Linglong Sport Master
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Linglong Sport Master
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Linglong Sport Master
70%
Linglong
Sport Master
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Linglong Sport Master
79%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
63%
Linglong Sport Master
60%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Linglong Sport Master
87%
Linglong
Sport Master
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Linglong Sport Master
87%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Linglong Sport Master
62%
Linglong
Sport Master
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Linglong Sport Master
71%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Linglong Sport Master
53%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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