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Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 81% of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Victra Sport 5 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Victra Sport 5 is made - China.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
20
14
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
8.5
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
78
719

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 35 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry braking
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dry handling
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry handling - objective
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Dry lane changing
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry steering response
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Wet braking
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling - objective
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Exterior Noise
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Comfort
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
88%
Mileage
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Price/value
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%

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Maxxis Victra Sport 5
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2023235/35 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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