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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

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Wet
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Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
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#	Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 /72%	Continental PremiumContact 6 /83%

Dimensions	R17 - R21	R15 - R22
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We are comparing two summer tyres in this review: the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Continental PremiumContact 6.

The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is an Ultra Ultra High-Performance tyre that doesn't have a newer model in line. We rate this tyre 79% for its strong performance in various tests. This tyre showcases its strength in aquaplaning resistance and rolling resistance, earning itself top test positions in Autozeitung and Gute-Fahrt tests. However, it hasn't been able to come first in any of the tests. For detailed information, visit Dunlop's official page here.

On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 6, a touring tyre made in Slovakia, Germany, and Czech Republic, outstandingly performs in both dry and wet conditions. This tyre, which is the successor of the ContiPremiumContact 5, impresses with its wet circle cornering and wet handling, as highlighted in the ADAC test. It even led other tyres in both the Autobild and Gute-Fahrt tests. The Continental PremiumContact 6 is rated 87% by us. Noteworthily, it has also been upgraded to a newer model: Continental PremiumContact 7. For detailed manufacturer information, visit Continental's official page here.

To summarise, if aquaplaning resistance is what you're after, then the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a good choice. However, the Continental PremiumContact 6 excels in overall performance tests and exhibits solid capability in both dry and wet conditions, making it a superior choice. Additionally, Continental's PremiumContact series continually evolves, with the PremiumContact 7 offering further improvements and enhancements.

Still, individual driving needs and conditions should always dictate the final tyre choice.

Segment

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 261

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 101

Number of tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 36x

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 23x

Best position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 1.

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 2.

Worst position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 8.

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 17.

Average position in tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 3.06

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 6.91

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 2024

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 2023

Best rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended

Worst rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

88%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

84%

Dry braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 92%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 93%

Dry handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 98%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 62%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

81%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 90%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 78%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 76%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 72%

Wet braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 90%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 77%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 88%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 79%

Wet handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 82%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 71%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 A

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 A

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

78%

Continental
PremiumContact 6

69%

Exterior noise

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 75%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 55%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 ?

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

86%

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2

71%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 77%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 63%

Mileage

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 92%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 73%

Price/value

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 86%

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 65%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 C

2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 C

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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	92	93	93
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2	80	78	83
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended	89	velmi doporučeno	85	93
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	dobré	2,0	1,5	2,6	1,5
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,8	1,8	2,8	2,5
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	dobré	2,1	2,1	3,1	2,0
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	1	1-	1
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2-	2	2
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	1-	1
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1	28,7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2	34,3	33
Continental PremiumContact 6	33,2	30,2
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Gute-Fahrt Summer tyre test 2019 225/40 R18

Name	Rating
Best values in test	velmi dobré
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Very good -	velmi dobré -
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good	velmi dobré
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	1	1	1
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good	dobré	2-	2+	2
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2	2	1
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,2	28,7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2	35,4	31,4
Continental PremiumContact 6	35,8	29,9
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EVO Summer tyre test 2017 225/40 R18

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Comfort
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
Continental PremiumContact 6	296,8	49,5	36,5	94,5	22
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2017 245/45 R18

Name	Points total	Rating
Best values in test	9,4	velmi doporučeno
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Still recommended	7,6	doporučeno (těsně)
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended	8,4	doporučeno
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	1-	1-	1
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	2+	1-
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	1-	1-	1
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,1	34,6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2	34,4	38,3
Continental PremiumContact 6	34,9	35
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