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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (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%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the P7 Cinturato Blue 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 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (89%) of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue
Number of tests
26
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
5.3
Latest test
2025
2020
Available sizes
28
31

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
89%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
96%
Dry steering response
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Safety
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
76%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
97%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
67%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
95%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
68%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
99%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
98%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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