Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (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%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating.