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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Dunlop (76%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (84%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
26
19
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
2.1
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
28
185

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Dry Lane Change
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
69%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
66%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
71%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
72%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
63%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
62%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
82%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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