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Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 75% of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Victra Sport 5 and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Victra Sport 5 is made in China and Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
20
10
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
8.5
2.1
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
78
195

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
61%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
40%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Performance
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
67%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Handling
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
54%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Lane Change
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
52%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Comfort & Noise
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
71%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
55%
Noise Interior
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
87%
Economy
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
62%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View

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