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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 77% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the P ZERO PZ4 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 (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
26
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
28
719

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Wet Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Wet Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Dry Braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Dry Handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
41%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry Lane Change
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Noise Exterior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
67%
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
56%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
62%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
64%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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