In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli allround tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 85% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. We also know where
Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.
