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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (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 P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% 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 P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
26
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
28
719

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
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry lane changing
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
61%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%

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Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
EVOEVO
Summer
2017225/40 R18View

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