Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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Today's tyre comparison features two strong contenders: the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 by Dunlop and the Kumho Ecsta HS52 by Kumho.
First up is the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, an ultra-high performance (UUHP) summer tyre. This model has obtained a solid 79% in our internal rating system. According to the test results from ADAC, it ranked 5 out of 16 tested tyres, with its best feature being the cross direction Aquaplaning category. When compared in the Autobild test, it came 7 out of 51, with strong features including Aquaplaning - longitudal and Comfort. However, a noted weakness in Autobild's summary was a delayed responsive steering on dry surfaces.
Next, we have the Kumho Ecsta HS52, a touring summer tyre. This model trumped the Dunlop tyre in our internal rating with an impressive 81%. The Kumho Ecsta HS52 is the successor of the Ecsta HS51. The HS52 outperformed the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 in the ADAC test, coming in 3rd out of 16, with excellent Mileage and Wet circle cornering attributes. Autobild also ranked it at 3rd out of 51 tested tyres, commending its Dry braking and excellent Price/value ratio. However, Autobild noted a slight issue with the tyre's delayed steering response.
In summary, both tyres deliver positive performance. However, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 fares slightly better in brakes and price/value ratio making it an excellent choice for a summer touring tyre. The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, on the other hand, offers outstanding aquaplaning properties and comfort, marking it as a great choice for those looking for UUHP summer tyres. Both tyres have been noted to show delayed response in steering on dry surfaces.
Both models have not been replaced by newer versions as of this comparison. For more detailed information on each model, feel free to visit their pages: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
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Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 2,6 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 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 | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 35,7 | 28,6 | |||||
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