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Comparison: Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Fulda (69%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 64% of the Fulda SportControl 2. The first tyre test of Fulda SportControl 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SportControl 2 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Fulda SportControl 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Fulda
SportControl 2
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
16
26
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
11.7
7.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
91
28

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 57 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda SportControl 2
93%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Dry braking
Fulda SportControl 2
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Dry handling
Fulda SportControl 2
91%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Dry handling - objective
Fulda SportControl 2
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Fulda SportControl 2
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Fulda SportControl 2
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Fulda SportControl 2
91%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Wet braking
Fulda SportControl 2
88%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda SportControl 2
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Wet handling
Fulda SportControl 2
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Wet handling - objective
Fulda SportControl 2
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda SportControl 2
93%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Exterior noise
Fulda SportControl 2
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Interior noise
Fulda SportControl 2
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Comfort
Fulda SportControl 2
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda SportControl 2
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Rolling resistance
Fulda SportControl 2
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
Fuel Consumption
Fulda SportControl 2
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
Mileage
Fulda SportControl 2
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Sustainability
Fulda SportControl 2
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Tyre Weight
Fulda SportControl 2
88%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Price/value
Fulda SportControl 2
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%

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Tread pattern comparison

Fulda SportControl 2
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 12 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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