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Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) 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 Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Nexen N fera Sport has a better rating of 83% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Nexen N fera Sport 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 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the N fera Sport and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
N fera Sport
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
17
26
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
9.3
7.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
161
28

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
65%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Wet Braking
Nexen N fera Sport
78%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Wet Handling
Nexen N fera Sport
50%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen N fera Sport
49%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N fera Sport
78%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N fera Sport
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Dry Braking
Nexen N fera Sport
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Dry Handling
Nexen N fera Sport
56%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
50%
Dry Lane Change
Nexen N fera Sport
96%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
77%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Noise Exterior
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Noise Interior
Nexen N fera Sport
82%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
64%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Fuel Efficiency
Nexen N fera Sport
76%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Mileage
Nexen N fera Sport
55%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%

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Tread pattern comparison

Nexen N fera Sport
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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