Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | seven |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is better than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.61% less distance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:34.1M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.1M |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:35.3M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.7M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:34.1M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.1M |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:35.9M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.5M |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:33.9M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:33.9M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:34.64M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.97M |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.74% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:112.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 114.6Km/H |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:118.1Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 119.1Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:103.8Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 105.1Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:116.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 120.5Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:4 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 4 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.2% less distance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:26.7M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 26M |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:42.4M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.1M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:41.7M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 40.6M |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:31.5M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 30.8M |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:29.2M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 27.7M |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:45.5M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 43.2M |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:24.91M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 24.37M |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.17% faster around a wet lap than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:82.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 84.8Km/H |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:75.5Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 75.5Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:79.1Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 79.6Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:72Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.3Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in wet circle tests.
Best In Wet Circle: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:8.71m/s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.71m/s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 0.6% higher speed than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:76.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.9Km/H |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:105.4Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 105.7Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:76.3Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 76.7Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:80.6Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 80.5Km/H |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:77.3Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 78.2Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 2.92% higher speed than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:2.75m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 2.96m/sec2 |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3.54m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.83m/sec2 |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:7.95m/sec2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7.76m/sec2 |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3.04m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.25m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 1.11% more points than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3.9 Points | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 5 Points |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:5 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 4 Points |
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 scored 20% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Noise: Maxxis Victra Sport 5
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:5 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 4 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during four noise tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 measured 1.46% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Maxxis Victra Sport 5
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:67.6dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 68.3dB |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:73.1dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.8dB |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:71.5dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 72.2dB |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:72.2dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 74.3dB |
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 42.39% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:33600KM | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 55600KM |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:28490KM | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 52170KM |
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 proved to have a 8.92% better value based on price/1000km than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:12.65Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 12.5Price/1000 |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:10.67Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.74Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during two price tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 cost 34.73% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Price: Maxxis Victra Sport 5
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:355 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 500 |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Maxxis Victra Sport 5:425 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 695 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had a 8.47% lower rolling resistance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:9.22kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.62kg / t |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:8.79kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.09kg / t |
| 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:9.2kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.2kg / t |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:9.41kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.94kg / t |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:10.01kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.86kg / t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 highly, praising strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and good comfort/noise for the price. A minority report faster outer-edge wear and some durability issues, with a few users noting reduced wet grip as the tire ages or in cold conditions. Overall, VS5 delivers impressive performance/value with some wear and longevity caveats.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Across 75 reviews, drivers largely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for outstanding wet and dry grip, confidence-inspiring stability, and strong comfort/refinement for daily use. Many report very good to exceptional tread life, though a notable minority cite quicker wear, understeer/numb steering feel, and occasional out-of-round/noise issues; overall sentiment is strongly positive for road-focused performance.
Based on 81 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Conclusion
In conclusion the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 performed better in subj. noise, noise and price, while the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [km/h], straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear, value and rolling resistance.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling, subj. dry handling, wet handling, subj. wet handling and wet circle, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Sport 5 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.