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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Safety
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Interior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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