225/45 R18 Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 variants
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a summer tyre made in total of 101 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R18 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/45 R18, SP Sport MAXX RT2 usually competes against Eagle F1 Supersport, which is a tyre from GoodYear with a rating of 71%, compared to 72% of the Dunlop in question. Latest test in 225/45 R18 was held by Autobild in 2023, where SP Sport MAXX RT2 received rating "Good" and finished on the 5. place. It was tested on a BMW 3.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is made in 101 sizes, starting from 205/40 R17 up to 285/35 R21.
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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 in tyre tests
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Ranked #5 of 20
Finishing 5th among 20 competitors, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 made a commendable impression. Awarded a final rating of 'Good', this tire stood out for strong performance attributes. Particularly notable were its secure driving characteristics on wet roads and excellent resistance to aquaplaning, alongside short braking distances on dry surfaces. However, it received some critique for delayed response during dry handling maneuvers. Despite these observations, the tire demonstrated a balanced performance, contributing to its positive reception and overall good standing in the evaluation.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 61.8 | 27 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 80 | 78 | 83 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 2,8 | 1,8 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35,4 | 31,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,4 | 38,3 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 293,1 | 46,5 | 33,5 | 100 | 21 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 278 | 146 | 143 | 25 | 10 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 263 | 133 | 130 | 19 | 9 | ||
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