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Comparison: Radar Dimax R8 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

Radar Dimax R8Budget
RadarRadar

Dimax R8

R17 – R20
VS
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Radar) 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 Radar (26%). The first tyre test of Radar Dimax R8 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 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Dimax R8 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Radar
Dimax R8
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
2
26
Best position
#35
#2
Average position
41.0
7.5
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
22
28

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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