Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Nokian (57%). 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 Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 245/45 R18 test, where both the zLine and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (92%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Nokian zLine | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R17 - 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
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Nokian zLine ? dB
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Nokian zLine | 36,1 | 40,2 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,4 | 38,3 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Nokian zLine | 240 | 119 | 121 | 22 | 9 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 263 | 133 | 130 | 19 | 9 | ||
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