Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    2026 test data · 36 independent tests

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    Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV 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 VS5 SUV and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 36 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 does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 VS5 SUV 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?

    • You prefer the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUVPirelli P Zero PZ4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used531
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.65.6
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score85.683.7

    Tire Lab Score

    85.6
    Very Good · Summer
    83.7
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUVPirelli P Zero PZ4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.6
    131
    Avg rank 5.4
    101310
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.3
    1
    Avg rank 4.3
    10712
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    11
    Avg rank 5.6
    146
    Tie
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.0
    111
    Avg rank 3.6
    722
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.6 for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.3 for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 5.6 and 5.6.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.0 for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31.

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