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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 26 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Linglong Sport Master
73%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Linglong Sport Master
95%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Linglong Sport Master
81%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
Linglong Sport Master
91%
Dry lane changing
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Linglong Sport Master
67%
Dry steering response
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Linglong Sport Master
33%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Linglong Sport Master
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Linglong Sport Master
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Linglong Sport Master
93%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Linglong Sport Master
96%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Linglong Sport Master
87%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Linglong Sport Master
91%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Linglong Sport Master
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Linglong Sport Master
100%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Linglong Sport Master
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Linglong Sport Master
83%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Linglong Sport Master
90%
Fuel Consumption
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Linglong Sport Master
77%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Linglong Sport Master
77%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Linglong Sport Master
88%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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