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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV vs Pirelli Powergy — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Powergy leads, 67–66 Narrow edge

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Tests 74 · 1 test Owners 60 · 118 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)

Tire BPirelli

Powergy

Summer

Tests 77 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,796 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (noise)

“Are Pirelli Powergy Winter the right winter tires for the GR? Hey, my parents bought a GR Yaris last week and it’s a great car but I looked at its winter tires and those are Pirelli Powergy Winter. I’m not an expert on tires but as far as I know the P-Zero Winter would be the right choice for a GR. My father didn’t bought them because he thought it was the right tires rather a tire salesman talked him into it. I talked him into Pirelli as those were the factory tires for his Volvo 850R and would be a better choice then his current Conti Premium 5 but somehow my father misunderstood me to that point that Pirelli’s are the greatest tires ever. So he asked the salesmen for the best Pirelli Tires and told the car it’s for but the salesman sold him those Powergy tires and said that not all Pirelli’s are in stock. As my father isn’t an enthusiast but loves likes to drive performance cars he didn’t knew better and now it’s too late. In my eyes a good salesman (not in the way of profit for the company rather costumer experience) would have told him that the P-Zeros winter are out of stock but can be ordered or would show him tires from different companies. Another option is the salesman though he meant the GR Sport Yaris for which P-Zero winters are too much as not many persons in their sixties drive a real GR. So my question are the Powergy enough for the GR or should he get P-Zeros next Winter (in a few weeks we will put on summer tires)”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    Powergy +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)7478
    Reviews found online6966
    Dry Braking (% of best)98%94%
  2. 70

    Wet

    Powergy +2
    72
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)7575
    Reviews found online6467
    Wet Braking (% of best)96%96%
    Wet Handling (% of best)98%97%
  3. 68

    Comfort

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)–73
    Reviews found online6658
  4. 68

    Noise

    Powergy +8
    76
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)6982
  5. 52

    Treadwear

    Powergy +5
    57
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergy
    Reviews found online4251
  6. 69

    Handling

    Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV +5
    64
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergy
    Reviews found online6964
Scores at a glance
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV vs Pirelli Powergy: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUVPirelli Powergy
Relative Score 66 67
Dry 72 73
Wet 70 72
Comfort 68 67
Noise 68 76
Treadwear 52 57
Handling 69 64

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Headline score

Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Powergy

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategorySport Maxx RT 2 SUVPowergyΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 98% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 94% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +4.7 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 80% #10/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 81% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −0.9 Different tests
Noise Other 98% #6/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −1.5 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 89% #2/9 · 2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 20% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +68.9 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 96% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 92% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +3.9 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 96% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +0.9 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 97% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +1.2 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence-inspiring handling in both wet and dry conditions
  • Significantly lower road noise and quieter ride compared to predecessor or competing brands
  • Good tread wear longevity and durability, offering strong value for money

Cons

  • Potential for tire deformation and subsequent vibrations after periods of non-use or normal driving
  • Stiff or taut ride quality reported by some users
  • Limited effectiveness on ice and snow compared to dedicated all-season tyres
All owner themes in the Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV review

Tire B Powergy

Pros

  • Significantly reduced road noise and quiet highway ride
  • Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting
  • Comfortable and smooth ride quality compared to run-flats

Cons

  • Faster than average tread wear or shallow initial tread depth
  • Negative impact on fuel economy (MPG) for some users
  • Soft sidewalls leading to muted steering feedback and less precise handling at the limit
All owner themes in the Powergy review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Pirelli Powergy

Mixed

Community opinion on the Pirelli Powergy line is mixed, with users noting it serves as Pirelli's budget or eco-oriented offering compared to higher-end models like the Cinturato. While some find them to be a decent, affordable upgrade over older worn tires, others report concerns regarding ride comfort, noise, and potential mixing issues with other tire models.

Top themes
#Budget eco tire line#Comparison with Cinturato#Mixed ride comfort#Winter and all-season variants#Accidental mixing with other tires

Based on 15 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV B · Pirelli Powergy
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV

Pirelli Powergy

Too close to call: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV and Pirelli Powergy are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV is stronger on handling. Pirelli Powergy is stronger on noise and treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Powergy scores 76 vs 68 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV scores 69 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Powergy scores 57 vs 52 on treadwear.

Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
Tire B · Pirelli Powergy

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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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

67

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