Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 196 reviews
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT vs Pirelli P Zero Nero GT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 196 + 43 owner reviews. How we score
Sport Maxx RT is ahead, 63–58
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Tests – · none yet Owners 51 · 43 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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67
Dry
Sport Maxx RT +463Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 67 60 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 67.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 67
P Zero Nero GT: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.9 = 63
No road tests of dry for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for P Zero Nero GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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69
Wet
Sport Maxx RT +762Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 69 59 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 68.5 = 69
P Zero Nero GT: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 62
No road tests of wet for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for P Zero Nero GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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55
Snow
P Zero Nero GT +358Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 45 48 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 62.5 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 55
P Zero Nero GT: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 48.4 = 58
No road tests of snow for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for P Zero Nero GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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62
Comfort
Sport Maxx RT +854Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 59 48 Sport Maxx RT: 40% × 66.7 (est.) + 60% × 58.5 = 62
P Zero Nero GT: 40% × 64.4 (est.) + 60% × 47.5 = 54
No road tests of comfort for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for P Zero Nero GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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66
Noise
Sport Maxx RT +462Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 64 57 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.3 = 66
P Zero Nero GT: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 56.6 = 62
No road tests of noise for Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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53
Treadwear
Sport Maxx RT +548Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 56 (est.) Reviews found online 44 37 Sport Maxx RT: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 44 = 53
P Zero Nero GT: 60% × 55.9 (est.) + 40% × 36.7 = 48
No road tests of treadwear for Sport Maxx RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for P Zero Nero GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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66
Handling (owners)
Sport Maxx RT +1452Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT P Zero Nero GT Reviews found online 66 52
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT | Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 58 |
| Dry | 67 | 63 |
| Wet | 69 | 62 |
| Snow | 55 | 58 |
| Comfort | 62 | 54 |
| Noise | 66 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 48 |
| Handling (owners) | 66 | 52 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Sport Maxx RT
58
/ 100
P Zero Nero GT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sport Maxx RT
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction in both dry and wet conditions
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable and progressive handling at limits
Cons
- Fast tread wear leading to short tire lifespan
- Prone to developing cracks in the tread blocks or sidewalls prematurely
- Subpar performance in freezing temperatures, snow, or slush
Tire B P Zero Nero GT
Pros
- Strong dry grip and predictable handling at the limit
- Competitive and attractive pricing compared to other premium brands
- Improved cabin quietness and ride comfort relative to some factory tires
Cons
- Unpredictable and poor wet-weather grip, leading to aquaplaning and sudden loss of traction
- Soft sidewalls resulting in a twitchy or wobbly feel under heavy cornering loads
- Persistent high-speed vibration issues that resist rebalancing
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT | B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 27 | 33 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 12 | 12 |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
58
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT
Winner: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT — better handling, comfort and wet. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 66 vs 52 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 62 vs 54 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 69 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 53 vs 48 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT
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Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Which is better in the wet, Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 69 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 67 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT, 58 vs 55 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 66 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 62 vs 54 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Sport Maxx RT or P Zero Nero GT?
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT, 53 vs 48 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology