Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Kumho (66%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 85% compared to 79% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (79%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R16 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.55
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 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 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 61.8 | 27 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 61.7 | 26.6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,8 | 1,8 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 1 | 2 | 3- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,3 | 33 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35,4 | 31,4 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 37,1 | 31,6 | |||||
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