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1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Looking to compare the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport? Here’s the breakdown of these two popular ultra high-performance summer tyres.
The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 scored an overall rating of 72% in our tests. Its standout features were its excellent aquaplaning results, both cross and longitudinal, as tested by AutoBild. The tyre also displayed satisfactory comfort and decent mileage. However, its performance overall didn't propel it to the top of the test results, landing in 19 out of 52 in one, and 9 out of 18 in another. Nonetheless, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a competent tyre, but with some room for improvement. Dunlop, being a reputable tyre manufacturer, surely has the capacity to enhance future iterations of this model.
On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport excelled in several areas, receiving an impressive rating of 89% from us. It stood out particularly for its excellent grip, short braking distances, and dynamic handling properties. Moreover, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport placed first in one AutoBild test out of 52 tyres and second in an ADAC test out of 18 tyres. It also had a commendable performance in the 'Gute-Fahrt' test, placing third out of seven competitors. Clearly, from all these test data, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows a consistent top-level performance, making it a very reliable choice in the UUHP summer tyre category. A product of the acclaimed Bridgestone manufacturer, its superb performance is to be expected.
In conclusion, while both tyres have their strengths, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport notably outperforms the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 in the majority of the areas tested. This makes the Bridgestone Potenza Sport the more favorable option of the two. Nonetheless, individual preferences and requirements may lead one to pick one tyre over the other.
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1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
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| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,2 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2,8 | 1,5 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35.2 | 31.5 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 32.6 | 27.6 | |||||
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| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | |||||||
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