Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.