Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Nokian zLine
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Nokian (58%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 79% compared to 37% of the Nokian zLine. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian zLine first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 245/45 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the zLine were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 Nokian zLine also have A wet ratings.
| # | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Nokian zLine | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Nokian zLine ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| 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 | |||||
| Nokian zLine | 36,1 | 40,2 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Nokian zLine | 240 | 119 | 121 | 22 | 9 | ||
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