Pirelli Powergy vs Dragon Sport - Which Is #1? [2024]
| Powergy | Dragon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Ultra High Performance Summer | Max Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2016 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | N/A | N/A |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Both tyres have the same warranty.
Pricing
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Pirelli Powergy vs Pirelli Dragon Sport in Australia
The Powergy has been around in Australia for about 3 years, whereas the Dragon Sport has been on the market for about 8 years
The Powergy is rated for ultra high performance summer action, however the Dragon Sport tyres are classified as max performance summer. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.
Both of these are considered summer tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the premium part of the market.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Powergy and the Dragon Sport tyres.
Benchmark Test Data
| Powergy | Dragon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | N/A | Good |
| Wet Performance | N/A | Good |
| Handling | N/A | Good |
| Treadwear | N/A | Good |
| Comfort | N/A | Good |
| Overall Score | N/A | N/A |
Unfortunately, there is very little benchmark data available for the Pirelli Powergy tyres.
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Dragon Sport scores 4 out of 5 for comfort. We don't have any comfort data for the Powergy tyres.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| Powergy | Dragon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 180 | |
| Traction (AA - C) | A | |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A |
Treadwear
The Powergy tyres have a treadwear rating of 180, which means that they would last 1.8 times longer than a tyre with a rating of 100. There's no treadwear data available for the Dragon Sport tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
The Powergy tyres have a traction grade of A (on a scale of AA, A, B, C). There's no UTQG traction grading data available for the Dragon Sport tyres.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
The Powergy tyres have a temperature resistance grade of A (on a scale of A, B, C). There's no UTQG temperature resistance grading data available for the Dragon Sport tyres.
Warranty
The Powergy and Dragon Sport tyres both have a warranty of 1 years.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
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- Pirelli Powergy vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
The Powergy have a warranty of 1 years, while the Dragon Sport tyres are guaranteed for 1 years.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 17 sizes of the Powergy, and all 23 sizes of the Dragon Sport tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Powergy Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 195/55 R20 |
| 205/55 R19 |
| 225/40 R19 |
| 225/35 R19 |
| 225/50 R17 |
| 225/40 R18 |
| 225/55 R17 |
| 225/45 R17 |
| 235/35 R19 |
| 235/40 R19 |
| 235/45 R18 |
| 245/40 R19 |
| 245/40 R18 |
| 245/45 R18 |
| 245/45 R19 |
| 255/35 R19 |
| 255/35 R20 |
Dragon Sport Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 215/45 R18 93W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91W XL |
| 215/40 R18 89Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 91W |
| 225/40 R19 93Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95W XL |
| 225/40 R18 92W XL |
| 225/45 R19 96W XL |
| 225/50 R18 99W XL |
| 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 95W XL |
| 235/45 R17 97W XL |
| 235/45 R18 98Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/40 R19 98W XL |
| 245/45 R17 95W |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 245/40 R20 99Y XL |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 96Y XL |
| 275/30 R20 97Y XL |
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