Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

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 (83%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 96% compared to 81% 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.