Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Maxxis Victra Sport 5

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

Potenza-Sport VS Victra-Sport-5

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 ten tests which compare both tires directly!

Summary of ten total tests comparing both tires directly
TireTest WinsPerformance
Bridgestone Potenza Sportnine
nine wins
Maxxis Victra Sport 5one
one wins

While it might look like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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 eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 2% less distance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
33.87M
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
34.56M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:33.1M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 33.9M
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:34.7M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 35M
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:35.6M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 35.4M
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:33.5M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 35.3M
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:35.2M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 34.4M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 33.9M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:32.6M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 33.9M
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:33.62M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 34.64M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during six dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.02% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
117.4Km/H
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
115.03Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:129.3Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 127Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:119.7Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 117.1Km/H
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:118.2Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 116.6Km/H
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:115.5Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 112.7Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:101.1Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 100.1Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:120.6Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 116.7Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 26.67% more points than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
7.5 Points
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
5.5 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:10 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 7 Points
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:5 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 4 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 3.55% less distance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
37.52M
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
38.9M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:34.3M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 35.1M
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:48.8M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 54.2M
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:56.2M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 55.5M
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:41.2M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 42.4M
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:25.4M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 24.4M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:27.6M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 29.2M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:43.1M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 45.5M
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:23.58M Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 24.91M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 2.41% faster around a wet lap than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78.05Km/H
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76.17Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:72Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 71.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.9Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 72.9Km/H
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.3Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 72.2Km/H
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:86.9Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 82.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:88.7Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 85.8Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.5Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 72Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 23.08% more points than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
6.5 Points
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
5 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 7 Points
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:4 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 3 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 1.68% faster around a wet circle than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
12.31s
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
12.52s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:11.35s Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 11.58s
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:11.04s Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 11.09s
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:14.55s Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 14.9s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 floated at a 0.07% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81.21Km/H
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
81.27Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:88.1Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 87.6Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:74Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 74.4Km/H
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:92.6Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 92.3Km/H
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:77.8Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 76.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:79.3Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 79.8Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:79.1Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 80.6Km/H
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:77.6Km/H Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 77.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport slipped out at a 2.05% higher speed than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
2.92m/sec2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
2.86m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:2.72m/sec2 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 2.62m/sec2
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:2.73m/sec2 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 2.68m/sec2
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:2.72m/sec2 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 2.75m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.38m/sec2 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 3.19m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:3.04m/sec2 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 3.04m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 4.3% more points than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
4.65 Points
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
4.45 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:4.3 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 3.9 Points
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:5 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 5 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 Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
4 Points
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
5 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:4 Points Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 5 Points

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during five noise tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 measured 1.68% quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
72.6dB
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
71.38dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.1dB Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 73.1dB
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.7dB Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 72.4dB
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:73.6dB Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 71.7dB
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:69dB Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 67.6dB
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:71.6dB Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 71.3dB
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:74.6dB Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 72.2dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is predicted to cover 37.9% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
45880KM
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
28490KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:45880KM Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 28490KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one value tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport proved to have a 21.56% better value based on price/1000km than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
8.37Price/1000
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
10.67Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:8.37Price/1000 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 10.67Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during five price tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 cost 30.81% less than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
436.2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
301.8
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:267 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 150
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:630 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 440
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:710 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 475
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:460 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 355
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:114 Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 89

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 had a 5.04% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.72kg / t
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
9.23kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.7kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 9kg / t
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.57kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 9.34kg / t
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test
245/40 R19
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.04kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 8.64kg / t
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.9kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 9.22kg / t
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:10.2kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 9kg / t
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:9.24kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 9.41kg / t
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18
Bridgestone Potenza Sport:10.42kg / t Maxxis Victra Sport 5: 10.01kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Driver Reviews

Most drivers praise the Bridgestone Potenza Sport for exceptional dry and wet grip, sharp steering response, and confident handling, often rivaling or beating Michelin PS4/PS4S. However, many report fast wear, higher noise, firmer ride, and reduced grip when cold; track use often accelerates degradation. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of top scores.

Based on 114 reviews with an average rating of 81%

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%

Best Review for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Given 81% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I have had these on the rear of my XFR for a few months now, it has the optional "R-S" size of 295/30/20. They get a hard life on a heavy >500bhp RWD car with quite relaxed electronics, and these are by far the best tires I have used on the rear of an XFR - various models of which have been my daily driver for 6.5 years now (about 90k miles covered in that time). Traction is superb in wet and dry conditions, and resistance to aquaplaning has been good as well. It is slightly concerning they come with
Helpful 1840 - tire reviewed on November 22, 2021
View all Bridgestone Potenza Sport driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Given 53% 225/45 R17 W on mostly motorways for 3,000 miles
There were fitted to the front of my juke nismo rs -no confidence in the rain -car just squirmed about like it was aquaplaning all the time. Was that impressed in the dry either!
Helpful 461 - tire reviewed on January 16, 2019
View all Maxxis Victra Sport 5 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear and value, while the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 performed better in straight aqua, subj. noise, noise, price and rolling resistance.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, 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 Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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.

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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.