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 Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and
Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.
