Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Dunlop (76%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 has a better rating of 80% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Gute-Fahrt 2017 215/55 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Cinturato P7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating.