Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (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%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Victra Sport 5 and the Pilot Sport 4 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 is made in Spain/Germany.