Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium
Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Dunlop (72%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 72% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, 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 SportContact 7 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where SportContact 7 is made - Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.
| # | Continental SportContact 7
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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| Dimensions | R18 - R23 | 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. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding
Worst rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,5 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,2 | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | |||||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | |||||||
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