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%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Vansmart A/S AL2 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested.