Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 100 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 97 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 73 | 80 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 90 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 87 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 84 | 60 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 68 |
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT | Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 71 |
| Dry | 88 | 84 |
| Wet | 84 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 82 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 87 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 69 |
| Handling | 81 | 68 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a comfortable and quiet ride that often transforms the driving dynamics of the vehicles it is fitted to. While users frequently praise its handling, braking, and confidence-inspiring feedback, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, which many owners find unacceptable for daily driving.
The Pirelli P Zero Nero GT is a polarizing performance tire that excels in dry conditions but receives mixed feedback regarding wet-weather reliability and ride refinement. While many users praise its dry grip and value-oriented pricing, a significant portion of owners report issues with high-speed vibrations, inconsistent wet traction, and premature tread wear.
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT | B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 19″ | 19″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
Dunlop
Pirelli
Winner: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Nero GT if treadwear matters most to you.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 84 vs 69 on wet.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 82 vs 68 on comfort.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT scores 81 vs 68 on handling.
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT scores 69 vs 60 on treadwear.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
