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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Nokian Powerproof

3 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 Finland (Nokian). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
26
11
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
7.5
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
101
53

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Nokian
Powerproof
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Nokian Powerproof
77%
Dry Performance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Nokian
Powerproof
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
42%
Nokian Powerproof
68%
Dry Lane Change
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
77%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nokian Powerproof
56%
Nokian
Powerproof
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Nokian Powerproof
42%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Nokian Powerproof
69%
Economy
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Nokian Powerproof
57%
Nokian
Powerproof
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
57%
Nokian Powerproof
66%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
61%
Nokian Powerproof
47%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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