Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these nine tests:
- Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 finished ahead of the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 in six of the tests
- Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 finished ahead of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in three of the tests
While it might look like the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is better than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 stopped the vehicle in 1.59% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:34.3M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 33.2M |
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:34.3M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 33.2M |
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:36.2M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35.5M |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:34.8M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34.6M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:34.8M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34.6M |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:35.2M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:37.3M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 36.5M |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:35.2M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was 0.43% faster around a lap than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:69.7s | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 69.4s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.89% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:114.6Km/H | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 115.4Km/H |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:117.2Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 116.8Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:118.2Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 114.7Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 scored 33.33% more points than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:4 Points | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 6 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 stopped the vehicle in 2.04% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:33M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 30.9M |
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:51.6M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 48.3M |
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:48.7M | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 50.1M |
| 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 225/50 R17 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:37.9M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 36.1M |
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:27M | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 27.2M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:42.2M | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 42.5M |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:31.5M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 30.9M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:31.5M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 31M |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:49.1M | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 48.3M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.04% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:38.1M | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 38.5M |
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 2.47% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:63.3s | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 64.9s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was 0.14% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:68.8Km/H | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 70Km/H |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:74.4Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 73.5Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:71.7Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71.7Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 scored 50% more points than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:6 Points | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.47% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:14.98s | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 15.05s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 floated at a 1.78% higher speed than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:93.2Km/H | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 95Km/H |
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:73.3Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 69.7Km/H |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:103.9Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 102.4Km/H |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:81.2Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 78.3Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:81.1Km/H | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 79.6Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 slipped out at a 15.79% higher speed than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.87m/sec2 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3.19m/sec2 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.5m/sec2 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3m/sec2 |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:3.45m/sec2 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 2.94m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 scored 7.14% more points than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:8 Points | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9 Points |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:5 Points | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 5 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 measured 1.69% quieter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Noise: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:72.1dB | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71dB |
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:69.8dB | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 69.1dB |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:73.6dB | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.3dB |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:72.8dB | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71.3dB |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:73.6dB | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.1dB |
Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is predicted to cover 6.27% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Wear: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:29634KM | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 30083KM |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:41600KM | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34400KM |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:41700KM | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 43700KM |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:39590KM | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34780KM |
Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during three value tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 proved to have a 11.97% better value based on price/1000km than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Value: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:16.87Price/1000 | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 15.12Price/1000 |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:13.82Price/1000 | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 11.92Price/1000 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:11.7Price/1000 | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.06Price/1000 |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:9.09Price/1000 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.2Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during three price tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 cost 21.02% less than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Price: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:500 | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 455 |
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:400 | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 300 |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:575 | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 410 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 had a 5.29% lower rolling resistance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:7.4kg / t | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.98kg / t |
| 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:8.38kg / t | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.27kg / t |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:8.45kg / t | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.86kg / t |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:9.41kg / t | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.41kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:5.6l/100km | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 5.6l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 emitted 17.91% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Abrasion: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2:91mg/km/t | ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 74.7mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
In total the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 has been reviewed 92 times and drivers have given the tire 77% overall.
The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has been reviewed 14 times and drivers have given the tire 71% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.
Conclusion
In conclusion the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performed better in dry handling [km/h], wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, wear and rolling resistance, while the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], subj. comfort, noise, value, price and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.
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