Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

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Dunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

VS

P ZERO

R13 – R23

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Test profile

SP Sport MAXX RT2

P ZERO

Number of tests

26

17

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

7.5

6.1

Latest test

2025

2020

Available sizes

28

411

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

98%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Dry braking

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

94%

Dry driving behavior

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

96%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Dry handling

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

98%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Dry handling - objective

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

98%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Dry lane changing

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Safety

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

74%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Wet

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

99%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

85%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

89%

Wet braking

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

92%

Wet circle cornering

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

86%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Wet handling

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

90%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Wet handling - objective

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

86%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

95%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Comfort

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

90%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Exterior noise

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

76%

Interior noise

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

95%

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Costs

Confidence

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

76%

Fuel efficiency

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

77%

Mileage

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

87%

Price/value

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

58%

Rolling resistance

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

100%

Pirelli P ZERO

75%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Dimension	Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2	Pirelli P ZERO	%
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—
205/55 R16	—	—	—

Mutual tests available

These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	θερινές	2020	245/45 R18	View
Gute-Fahrt	θερινές	2019	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	θερινές	2019	225/45 R17	View
Autobild	θερινές	2019	225/45 R17	View
Automotorsport	θερινές	2017	245/45 R18	View
Sportscars	θερινές	2017	235/35 R19	View
Automotorsport	θερινές	2016	235/40 R18	View
GTÜ	θερινές	2016	225/45 R17	View