Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 74% compared to 62% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 1 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof 1 is made - Finland.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 1
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,2 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 | 34.8 | 30.4 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35.2 | 31.5 | |||||
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