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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 54% of the Maxxis Premitra HP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP6 was done in 2026, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested.
