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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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The summer tyres, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, are popular options for motorists. This comparison, based on test results and reviews, will aim to highlight their strengths and weaknesses.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4, made in Spain and Germany, replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and has been subsequently replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. This tyre is highly rated at 93% and has ranked consistently well in various tests, like Autozeitung, Autobild, EVO, and Automotorsport, often securing the top spot. Its strengths lie in dry braking, wet handling, and impressive performance in aquaplaning conditions; both longitudinal and cross. You can find more about this from Michelin.
On the other hand, we have the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. This tyre didn't replace any earlier models and to date, there has been no replacement for this ultrahigh-performance (UUHP) summer tyre. Our rating for it stands at 79%. It has consistently ranked lower than the Pilot 4 in tests conducted by Autozeitung, Autobild, EVO, and Automotorsport. Despite these rankings, the Dunlop tyre has shown strengths in areas like aquaplaning, both cross and longitudinal, and rolling resistance. More information about this can be found at Dunlop.
In summary, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is generally better rated and has secured better positions in multiple tests. Its superior performance in dry braking, wet handling, and resistance to aquaplaning enhances its edge over its Dunlop counterpart. However, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also exhibits some beneficial features, like resistance to aquaplaning and low rolling resistance.
Ultimately, the choice between these two comes down to individual driving needs and conditions.
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Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 87 | 83 | 92 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 80 | 78 | 83 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 32,1 | 29,8 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,3 | 33 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1 | 1 | 1- | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 34,2 | 29,6 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35,4 | 31,4 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 308,2 | 56 | 41 | 90,6 | 22,5 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 293,1 | 46,5 | 33,5 | 100 | 21 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,4 | ||||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Still recommended | 7,6 | ||||||
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