Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). 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 (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 67% of the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Sport Maxx RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.