Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK453 Upper-middle
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Falken Azenis FK453
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Falken (59%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 79% compared to 5% of the Falken Azenis FK453. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Falken Azenis FK453 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2016 235/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Azenis FK453 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Falken Azenis FK453 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Falken Azenis FK453 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R17 - R22 | |
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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. Falken Azenis FK453 Conditionally recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK453 Conditionally recommended2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,6 | 9,5 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,0 | 8,9 | 9,1 | 10 | 8 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK453 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 7,8 | 7,5 | 8,2 | 6 | 10 | ||
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