Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZERO

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SciroccoPL
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Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZERO

Post by SciroccoPL »

Which should I choose?
P ZERO is perhaps louder and less comfortable, but has better performance.

Do you guys have some experience with those tyres?
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

Post by Cuprabob »

I have Pzeros, K1 variant, on my Rocco and really like them. Reasonably well priced too with them being around £122 each (235/35x19) on Amazon and Camskill at the moment.

I've had Dunlop in the past but didn't like them but to be fair they were the older generation.
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

Post by blower »

I've had the Dunlop sport maxx rt 2 - for about 1 week, took them off.

They are a pretty soft tyre (although I had non XL version), and too soft a sidewall. Although were a very quiet and smooth tyre.

When pushing hard they frightened the shit out of me as the car suddenly snapped as I cornered fast and almost entered a spin.
They just did not inspire confidence when cornering hard, felt wallowy and not in control - and seem to suddenly fall off a cliff in an uncontrolled fashion rather than just gradual understeer.

Don't know about the p-zero's, never tried them.
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

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Like Cuprabob had previous Dunlops, my original tyres when I got the car were Dunlops and TBH I didn't like them and got shot of them the minute they wore out.
Can't comment on new Dunlops but doesn't sound like they are any better, not ever had any Pirelli's and no intention of.
Will stick to Michelin's at least until I replace the car.
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

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The best tyres in my opinion are the pirelli p zero or the goodyear eagle f1

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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

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Julkthehulk wrote:The best tyres in my opinion are the pirelli p zero or the goodyear eagle f1

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I have had F1's previously and the Pilot Super Sports are much better tyres.
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

Post by timc »

I run Dunlop Sport Maxx's on 19" and they are amazing... very grippy and very predicatble - best tyre I have ever had on wet roads...

Based on comments above - I guess it's all down to personal preference :)
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

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timc wrote:I- I guess it's all down to personal preference :)
Indeed...and it always brings up the dilemma...stick with what you know or risk something new...stick or twist?
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

Post by C00kie »

I previously had Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. They were pretty good until they started to wear, and then they became pretty poor in the wet. Now on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and very happy with them. Best price i found was on blackcircles.
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Re: Summer 2017 -> Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 or Pirelli P ZER

Post by Gaz r »

As above moved over from Michelin to PS4 and happy with them. Roughly the same performance wise but the PS4 is a quieter tyre.
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