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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Rovelo RPX 988 (2026)

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
VS
Rovelo RPX 988Budget
RoveloRovelo

RPX 988

R13 – R19
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Rovelo). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Rovelo (0%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Rovelo RPX 988 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the RPX 988 were tested.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Rovelo
RPX 988
Number of tests
26
1
Best position
#2
#44
Average position
7.5
44.0
Latest test
2025
2017
Available sizes
28
32

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
74%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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