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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

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 (79%) than Dunlop (63%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 has a better rating of 75% compared to 74% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Gute-Fahrt 2017 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato P7 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating. We also know where Cinturato P7 is made - Italy/Romania.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
11
26
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
7.1
7.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
220
101

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Wet performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato P7
85%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7
84%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry driving behavior
Pirelli Cinturato P7
83%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dry performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Fuel efficiency
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7
65%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2017215/55 R17View

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