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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO 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 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the P ZERO and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating. We also know where P ZERO is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
17
26
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
7.5
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
411
28

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 24 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Dry driving behavior
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Safety
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
84%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Interior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
81%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Fuel efficiency
Pirelli P ZERO
86%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Mileage
Pirelli P ZERO
89%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Price/value
Pirelli P ZERO
64%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2019225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2017245/45 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2017235/35 R19View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2016235/40 R18View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2016225/45 R17View

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