Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: Welcome to an exciting tire showdown in the touring segment! Today, we’re pitting two top contenders against each other: the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2. Both these tire brands, Dunlop and Goodyear, are owned by Goodyear in Europe, making this an intense internal battle. Can Dunlop, a quality segment brand, challenge its premium segment brother, Goodyear? Stay tuned as we dive into the performance, handling, and features of these two remarkable tires to see who comes out on top!
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Results: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The results featured here are from the 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test, with 16 model of the finest tires were tested. Wear bring a extremely pricey and expensive test were provided to our delight. The accompanying graph presents a side-by-side comparison of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across various performance categories, with the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 serving as the benchmark at the 100% mark.
The tire size of interest is the 215/55R17 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the Honda HRV and Hyundai Kona Electric. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table. The tests were conducted using a standard Volkswagen T-Roc as the test vehicle.
Wet
When it comes to wet performance, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has a slight edge in wet braking, stopping in 33.3 meters compared to the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2’s 34.4 meters, making a 1.1 meter difference. However, in straight aquaplaning, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 outperforms the Goodyear, maintaining grip up to 77.8 km/h, while the Goodyear starts slipping at 74.9 km/h.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 :
- +3% in wet braking
- -4% in straight aquaplaning
Dry
In dry performance, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 surprisingly takes the lead over its premium brother, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2. The Dunlop stops in 37.5 meters, while the Goodyear takes slightly longer at 37.9 meters, making a 0.4 meter difference in favor of Dunlop.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 :
- -1% in dry braking
Wear
When it comes to wear and abrasion performance, this is where the premium segment Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 showcases its higher level of target conflict management. The Goodyear tire lasts significantly longer, with a mileage of 68,800 km compared to the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2’s 43,700 km. Additionally, the Goodyear has a much lower abrasion rate at 51.9 mg/km/t, while the Dunlop wears down faster at 79.8 mg/km/t. This superior wear and abrasion performance, combined with its good wet braking, highlights Goodyear’s premium level status over Dunlop.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 :
- +57% in mileage
- +54% in abrasion
Noise
In terms of exterior noise performance, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is quieter, producing 71 dB compared to the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2’s 71.8 dB, making a 0.8 dB difference.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 :
- +1% in exterior noise (-0.8 dB)
Fuel Consumption
In terms of fuel consumption, the differences between the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 are really close. The Dunlop consumes 5.9 liters per 100 km, while the Goodyear is slightly more efficient at 5.8 liters per 100 km, making just a 0.1 liter difference.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 :
- +2% in fuel consumption
Price
When comparing the tire prices for the 215/55 R17 size, we are surprised to see that the premium Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is only 5% more expensive than the quality-range Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2. The Dunlop is priced at €127, while the Goodyear costs €133, making the Goodyear just €6 more expensive.
Tire size: 215/55 R17
- SportMaxx RT 2 : € 127
- EfficientGrip Performance 2 : € 133
Difference: +5% more expensive for EfficientGrip Performance 2
Summary
In conclusion, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 clearly cements its status as the premium product compared to its Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 brother. With superior wet braking, significantly longer wear, lower abrasion rates, quieter noise levels, and slightly better fuel efficiency, the Goodyear tire justifies its higher price (only +5%) and premium position.
Dr Edwin Pang