Maxxis VS5? Meant to be a PS4 Rival.. (Tyre chat)

[E36Dan]

Now then

I've just picked up some new wheels for my daily driver but need a fresh set of summer boots for them.

PS4s were my first choice, but my local fitter reckons these Maxxis tyres are as good, Maxxis reckon they've out performed PS4 in tests but I can't find much supporting evidence from our man jon/tyre reviews.

Just curious if any of you well regarded managing directors have tried these. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is the full name. £100 or so less for a set.

235/45/17 is the size, if it makes any odds!

Dan

[E36Dan]

Sorry should have stated - the fitter isn't making a lot on them. I usually get charged a tenner each to swap them over from whatever I've bought off the internet, but wondered what they could offer in the same category.

In regard to if they were that good, Maxxis would be shouting about them, they are trying to I think. Or certainly were at some point. Their YouTube advert for the tyre is enough to make you not want to buy it, but I guess their marketing budgets are a bit smaller than Michelin/Conti have over here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo9pBRbeW-U

[E36Dan]

95JO said:

Let's just wait and see what Jon says... I'll be sticking with PS4's until I hear some solid reviews, hate sticking on a set of sub-par tyres and being stuck with them or out of pocket.

Agreed with that one. Just redone the man-maths and with the 'good price' they're actually more like £140 a set less than PS4s. I think I was looking at Primacy 4s before.

Perhaps I should just stick some Three As on it and be done.

[E36Dan]

J4CKO said:

Another one is "Made by <insert premium brand>, thats as maybe, but sounds like bks to me.

J4CKO said:

Dont get too into online reviews of tyres, you get folk who are more enthusiastic about justifying buying cheapies and are only used to poor performance, pick a car and put 4 * cheapest budget option on it, then replace with Michelins, cant imagine many, after say a week in various conditions would say the ditchfinders are as good.

Very wise words! I liked the two quotes especially.

"Yeah these ChinLong tyres are actually made by Nankang" > words from a post-brexit Britain

I also find reviews for most things not to be worth a toffee. Especially in the track day world, where a tyre/brake pad is only as good as the driver is fast. I think I'll stick with PS4s or perhaps try Conti 6s.

Cheers!