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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (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 France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Dunlop (76%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
26
20
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
3.5
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
28
368

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
66%
Michelin Primacy 4
63%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
60%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
77%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Noise Interior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
51%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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