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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (2026)

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%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the P7 Cinturato Blue were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (89%) of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue
Number of tests
26
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
5.3
Latest test
2025
2020
Available sizes
28
31

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
87%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
87%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
96%
Safety
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
58%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
89%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
70%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
95%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
69%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
81%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
29%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
29%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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