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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States and Victra Sport 5 is made in China.