Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Dunlop Winter Maxx 2 averages a finish of 10th.
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test P10 of 17
Though it earns Excellent ratings on tests for braking on ice and handling on snow, and was deemed comfortable, this Dunlop sits at the bottom of the winter car tire pack for noise. It offers worse-than-average rolling resistance, which can degrade fuel economy.
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Dunlop Winter Maxx 2 finished tenth of 17 in the 2020 Consumer Reports North America winter test, in 215/60 R16. Its clearest strengths were Excellent ratings for ice braking and snow handling, alongside a comfortable ride, making winter grip more favorable than its overall placing alone suggests.
Noise was the main compromise, with the tire described as bottom of the winter car group for that aspect. Rolling resistance was also worse than average, with a potential fuel-economy penalty. This is one test without individual measurements or numerical discipline placings, so the ratings support those specific strengths and weaknesses rather than a claim of consistent superiority across sizes or a precise gap to rivals.
Though it earns Excellent ratings on tests for braking on ice- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test (2020)
handling on snow- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test (2020)
and was deemed comfortable- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test (2020)
this Dunlop sits at the bottom of the winter car tire pack for noise- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test (2020)
It offers worse-than-average rolling resistance, which can degrade fuel economy- 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test (2020)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Though it earns Excellent ratings on tests for braking on ice and handling on snow, and was deemed comfortable, this Dunlop sits at the bottom of the winter car tire pack for noise. It offers worse-than-average rolling resistance, which can degrade fuel economy.
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