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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
10
20
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
6.1
8.5
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
182
78

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
73%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
40%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
82%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
71%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
61%

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