Segment
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium
Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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Today, we are comparing two ultra-high-performance summer tyres: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and Pirelli P ZERO PZ4.
The model Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, made by Dunlop, excels in secure driving properties on wet roads, alongside its good aquaplaning quality, and short dry braking distances. However, it did show a slight delay in steering response on dry surfaces. The Dunlop model managed to secure 13th position out of 50 tyres in the Autobild's testing - a reasonable position. The tyre also scored well on the aquaplaning front in both the cross and longitudinal tests in Autozeitung's evaluations. However, it scored slightly lower - 8th position - in Autozeitung's test among 10 tyres.
On the other side, we have Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, the product of Pirelli. This tyre caught attention with its excellent dynamic driving properties and short braking distances, both when dry and wet. Drawbacks include its limitation in terms of mileage and a higher price. Despite this, Pirelli's model outperformed many, taking the 3rd spot in tests conducted by Autobild out of 50 tyres. It excelled in dry lane changing, wet circle cornering, and wet handling in Autozeitung's testing, where it again scored the 3rd position.
To summarise, while both the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 offer good performance, Pirelli outclasses Dunlop in key areas, namely, dry and wet handling and brake distance. Pirelli also ranks higher up in terms of test positions.
In our rating, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 scores 79%, being an excellent option for those seeking security in wet environments and good energy efficiency. The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, on the other hand, attains a top-ranking score of 93%, making it a solid choice for drivers looking for optimal handling in both wet and dry conditions but are not overly concerned with mileage and price. Ultimately, the right choice between the two will depend on your specific driving needs and budget.
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Best rating in test
1. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 61.8 | 27 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
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| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 80 | 78 | 83 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 88 | 89 | 87 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 293,1 | 46,5 | 33,5 | 100 | 21 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 297,4 | 54,5 | 39 | 87,2 | 21 | ||
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