Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (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 (67%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 81% of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Victra Sport 5 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Victra Sport 5 is made - China.