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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof SUV vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV (2026)

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 (76%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian Powerproof SUV and Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 255/55 R18 test, where both the Powerproof SUV and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof SUV
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#9
#2
Average position
9.0
2.0
Latest test
2020
2020
Available sizes
29
22

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
93%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof SUV
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof SUV
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
95%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof SUV
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof SUV
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof SUV
88%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof SUV
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
98%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof SUV
93%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof SUV
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
94%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof SUV
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
92%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof SUV
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
92%
Offroad
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
90%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
97%
Handling on gravel
Nokian Powerproof SUV
76%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Grass traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
96%
Gravel traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
100%
Mud traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
99%
Sand traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
89%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020255/55 R18View

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