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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (88%) than Dunlop (76%). But when it comes to comparing Continental EcoContact 6 and Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, the rating is the same - 77%. 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 - 55% 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.

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
6
26
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
11.8
7.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
620
28

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
48%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Wet Braking
Continental EcoContact 6
42%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Wet Handling
Continental EcoContact 6
46%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental EcoContact 6
46%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental EcoContact 6
57%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental EcoContact 6
51%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
65%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Dry Braking
Continental EcoContact 6
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Dry Handling
Continental EcoContact 6
51%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
91%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Noise Exterior
Continental EcoContact 6
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
57%
Ride Comfort
Continental EcoContact 6
86%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Economy
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
56%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Rolling Resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
51%
Mileage
Continental EcoContact 6
77%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
61%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental EcoContact 6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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