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    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    2026 test data · 48 independent tests · 10 head-to-head

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    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 48 tests, 10 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 17 tests.

    How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Maxxis Victra Sport 5 if

    Overall winner
    • You prefer the Maxxis Victra Sport 5's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Victra Sport 5Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used1731
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.95.6
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score84.383.7

    Tire Lab Score

    84.3
    Very Good · Summer
    83.7
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Victra Sport 5Pirelli P Zero PZ4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.5
    15
    Avg rank 5.4
    101310
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    4
    Avg rank 4.3
    10712
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    32
    Avg rank 5.6
    146
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 14.8
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.9
    113
    Avg rank 3.6
    722
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 10 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.5 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 7.2 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.5 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 14.8 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 3.9 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Victra Sport 5 or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 appears in 17 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31, with 10 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →