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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Verde (2026)

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
R17 – R20
VS
Pirelli Scorpion VerdePremium
PirelliPirelli

Scorpion Verde

R16 – R22
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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%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Pirelli Scorpion Verde has B rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Pirelli
Scorpion Verde
Number of tests
26
8
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.5
5.1
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
28
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
84%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
79%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
88%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
89%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
85%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
83%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
77%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
93%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
92%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
94%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
90%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
100%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
80%

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