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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Dunlop (63%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 76% 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 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Primacy 4+ were 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 Michelin Primacy 4+ also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
26
13
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
101
123

Dry

Dry
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Dry lane changing
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%

Wet

Wet
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Interior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%

Costs

Costs
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View

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