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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO lx. 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%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 50% of Pirelli P ZERO lx. dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO lx.
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
26
Best position
#2
Average position
7.5
Latest test
2025
Available sizes
101
28

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
89%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

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