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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (2026)

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
VS
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RPremium
PirelliPirelli

P Zero Trofeo R

R18 – R21
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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%). The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R first tested.

Test Profile

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

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

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