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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
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If you're after a comparative analysis of two high performing tyres, look no further. We have put Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Maxxis Victra Sport 5 head to head on several testing platforms. Both tyre models are summer type, with Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 classified as Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) and Maxxis Victra Sport 5 belongs to the Ultra High Performance (UHP) subType. Let's delve deeper into each tyre's specifications and test results.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (Pirelli): Commanding an 88% rating in our scale, Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 stood out in numerous tests with exceptional performance on wet handling, dry steering response, and cornering. However, some tests reported weak points including poor wet braking and high rolling resistance. Autobild's assessment also noted a limitation in mileage and higher price, despite the tyre's excellent dynamic qualities. Despite these, the Pirelli model clinched top 5 finishes in most tyre comparison tests.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (Maxxis): This CN made tyre earned a decent our rating of 75% and showed favourable wet handling in ACE's and Autobild's tests. While it offered good safety margins in aquaplaning conditions, it revealed a weak spot with a slower steering response and average mileage as indicated in autobild 2023 review. In the head to head comparisons, Maxxis secured mostly mid-table finishes.
In the ACE, SportAuto, and Autobild tests, both Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Maxxis Victra Sport 5 showed comparative performance in "wet handling - objective" and "wet circle cornering". Autobild 2023, however, noted Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 demonstrated excellent driving dynamics and short wet and dry braking distances, decidedly overshadowing Maxxis Victra Sport 5's prominent attributes.
To break it down, Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 excelled in the SportAuto and Autobild tests clinching 3rd positions whereas the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 featured in the 9th position in the Autobild test.
Verdict: The clear winner in this head-to-head comparison is the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, which consistently outperformed the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. It's worth noting, however, that the Victra Sport 5 is a solid choice for those prioritizing safety in wet conditions. Both tyres have their strengths and are well received among their respective manufacturers, Pirelli and Maxxis.
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1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended
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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 50 | 17 | 5 | ||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 1- | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2+ | 2 | 3+ | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 60.8 | 26.7 | |||||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good - | velmi dobré - | ||||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 92 | vítěz testu | 93 | 93 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 88 | velmi doporučeno | 89 | 87 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 83 | 75 | 91 | ||||
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