Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO 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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli P ZERO was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the P ZERO and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating. We also know where P ZERO is made - Italy.