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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Nexen N fera Sport (2026)

5 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 South Korea (Nexen). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Nexen N fera Sport has a better rating of 83% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen N fera Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the N fera Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nexen
N fera Sport
Number of tests
26
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
9.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
28
161

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nexen N fera Sport
65%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
78%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Nexen N fera Sport
50%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Nexen N fera Sport
49%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Nexen N fera Sport
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Nexen N fera Sport
71%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Nexen N fera Sport
79%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
50%
Nexen N fera Sport
56%
Dry Lane Change
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Nexen N fera Sport
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
77%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Noise Interior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Nexen N fera Sport
82%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nexen N fera Sport
64%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Nexen N fera Sport
76%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Nexen N fera Sport
55%

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Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nexen N fera Sport
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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