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1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Pirelli P ZERO Premium3. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Premium4. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium5. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO vs. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 vs. Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
In this comparison, we take a look at two high-performance summer tyres: the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Pirelli P ZERO. Both tyres are well-known in the market and have been tested extensively in various conditions.
The Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a UUHP (Ultra-Ultra High Performance) tyre with an 85% rating from our tests. It offers reliable grip and handling in wet and dry conditions. This tyre has not been replaced by a newer model, so it continues to be a popular option among drivers looking for high performance and safety. More information about the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 can be found here.
On the other hand, the Pirelli P ZERO is a summer tyre made in Italy, with an 88% rating from our tests. Known for its exceptional grip and handling in various conditions, this tyre also has not been replaced by a newer model. To learn more about the Pirelli P ZERO tyre, visit its page here.
Now let's take a closer look at the test results for both tyres:
In the Autobild test, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 secured the 11th position among 53 tyres, while the Pirelli P ZERO ranked 4th, excelling in dry handling. The Gute-Fahrt tests placed the Dunlop tyre in 3rd position out of 10 tyres, with the tyre's best features being its aquaplaning resistance, both cross and longitudinal. In the same test, the Pirelli P ZERO ranked 7th, with its wet circle cornering being the best feature.
The Automotorsport tests saw the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 securing 2nd position among 8 total tyres, whereas the Pirelli P ZERO ranked 5th. In the Sportscars tests, the Dunlop tyre ranked 5th out of 9 tyres, while the Pirelli tyre took the 6th position. Finally, in the GTÜ tests, the Dunlop tyre came in 3rd place out of 14 tyres. The Pirelli P ZERO ranked 4th in the same test.
To sum up, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has proven its strength in aquaplaning resistance, making it a reliable choice for wet road conditions. However, the Pirelli P ZERO has outperformed the Dunlop tyre in mutual tests, securing a higher overall ranking, and demonstrating its excellent dry handling capabilities.
For more information about each of these tyres and their respective manufacturers, visit the Dunlop and Pirelli pages on our website.
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4. Pirelli P ZERO 6.06
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Exemplary3. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary4. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended5. Pirelli P ZERO Highly recommended
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1. Pirelli P ZERO Good2. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended3. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Recommended4. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended5. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
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1. Falken Azenis FK510 69 dB
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These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,3 | 33 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 34,8 | 34,6 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 36 | 30,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
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| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good + | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good | 1- | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35,4 | 31,4 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 35,1 | 28,9 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 36 | 29 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Still recommended | 7,6 | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,2 | ||||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Recommended | 8,0 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Recommended | 2+ | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,6 | 9,5 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,0 | 8,9 | 9,1 | 10 | 8 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 8,3 | 8,6 | 8,3 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,6 | 8,8 | 8,6 | 8 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 278 | 146 | 143 | 25 | 10 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 263 | 133 | 130 | 19 | 9 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 263 | 133 | 130 | 13 | 9 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 225 | 102 | 123 | 17 | 10 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 244 | 114 | 130 | 16 | 10 | ||
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