Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 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 VS5 SUV and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 27 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 VS5 SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.6 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 131 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 11 | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Tie |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 111 | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.6 for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.3 for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 5.6 and 5.6.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV appears in 5 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
