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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R vs. Dunlop SP 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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R was done in 2022, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. We also know where P Zero Trofeo R is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero Trofeo R
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
1
26
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
2.0
7.5
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
5
28

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
93%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
86%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
87%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
83%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
62%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
63%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
60%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
53%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
60%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
72%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
70%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
70%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%

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