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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 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%). 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 Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the P ZERO PZ4 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 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 PZ4
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
14
26
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
5.5
7.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
719
28

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
90%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Exterior Noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Mileage
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Price/value
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%

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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
EVOEVO
Summer
2017225/40 R18View

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