Segment
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Premium2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium
Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Dunlop (72%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 76% compared to 48% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 50% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.
| # | Continental EcoContact 6
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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| Dimensions | R13 - R22 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 36,4 | 32,7 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
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