Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Comparing the Pirelli P ZERO and the Maxxis Victra Sport 5, both are summer tires, but show significant differences during tests. As a Pirelli product made in Italy, the P ZERO doesn't seem to have a predecessor or a replacement product. The Victra Sport 5 is made by Maxxis in China, and likewise does not have any previous or replacement models.

The P ZERO performs well in terms of wet side guidance according to tests conducted by AutoMotorSport, where it ranked 4th out of 11 tyres. In tests conducted by Autobild and ADAC it did not perform as well with rankings of 25th out of 50 and 12th out of 16 respectively. However, it shines with features like dry braking, dry driving behavior, safety, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, and wet handling.

On the other hand, Maxxis Victra Sport 5, a UHP (Ultra High Performance) tyre ranked 5th in AutoMotorSport's test, 20th at Autobild, and 4th in ADAC's. The Victra Sport 5 excels in areas such as aquaplaning - cross, mileage, noise, and wet circle cornering, hence its our rating of 74%.

In summary, the Pirelli P ZERO excels in dry conditions and has notable safety and noise characteristics. However, it does not fare as well in overall test rankings when compared to the Maxxis Victra Sport 5, particularly in tests conducted by Autobild and ADAC where the latter shows superior performance and ranks higher. Despite the subtle differences in their best features, both tyres provide a commendable performance and the final choice depends on the specific needs and preferences of the car owner.