The Maxxis MA Z1 Victra is a summer performance tire with strong owner approval for dry grip, value and progressive handling. Noise and variable tread life are the main practical complaints, while its two independent overall test results are less favorable than owner impressions.
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Owners say75%from 64 owner reviews70% would buy againRead the reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
Across 64 owner ratings the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra averages 75%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.6. 27 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 70% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra 6.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 60 reviews.
How well do the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra 7.1 out of 10 for wear across 60 reviews. 27 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 9,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra again?
70% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra again, based on the 63 owner reviews that answered the question. 54% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra's dry grip?
Of the 59 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra, 38 mention dry grip: 37 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "grip incredibly well on dry". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra's wet grip?
Of the 59 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra, 33 mention wet grip: 23 praise it (confident wet grip) and 10 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "even on poorly paved roads, these tires have maximum grip also with bad weather condition". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra's road noise?
Of the 59 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra, 30 mention road noise: 11 praise it (quiet) and 19 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "these tires are very loud, so loud that I was convinced my bearings had gone". Read those reviews
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Dry grip is the clearest strength of the Maxxis MA Z1 Victra, praised in roughly six out of ten reviews with very little criticism. Wet grip also receives more praise than criticism, though confidence in rain is less consistent. Value and a progressive response near the limit are further recurring positives. Noise is the main complaint, raised negatively in about a third of reviews, while tread life ranges from early replacement to substantial mileage. Two owners who reviewed it again stayed very positive, whereas another became less satisfied with grip and comfort after more use. Those follow-ups do not establish a single ageing pattern.
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Owner ratings averaged from 64 ratings
Owner score75%
Dry Grip88%
Handling77%
Wet Grip77%
Road Feedback73%
Wear71%
Comfort66%
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Most helpful 86%
“I had these tires fitted to my Jag XJ6 as they were all that was in stock on Boxing Day a couple of years ago when a tracking problem had scuffed the fronts to nothing. I ended up fitting them on all wheels, they lasted...”
“Found these tires an absolute horror compared to proxes and michelins. They wore almost twice as fast as anything else i had ever had. On country roads i had very very little faith in these i felt very little grip on...”
“First off i have a very agressive driving style. Bought these tires because they were cheap. They wear quickly and are horrible in the wet, they can be good in the dry after they've had time to warm up. I bought some...”
I had these tires fitted to my Jag XJ6 as they were all that was in stock on Boxing Day a couple of years ago when a tracking problem had scuffed the fronts to nothing. I ended up fitting them on all wheels, they lasted 37,000 miles so replaced all 4 with another set 2 years later; these lasted another 35k miles so refooted again but sold the car 8 months later so do not know the eventual state. I was really impressed (Jaguar were less so!) as they worked well and lasted an amazing time when fitted to a large, powerful and heavy. I would certainly refit though I believe they are now out of production.
This is the ultimate all round tire, they were on my Subaru upon purchase and I've discovered they are a real dark horse. The car is subject to abuse at the weekend and I've never lost confidence wet or dry. As mentioned by a previous review these appear to be out of production. Apparently it's down to noise limits which is ridiculous as the tires aren't heard in a loud car like mine. Thankfully I've sourced a full set having kept my eye out online. I'm confident Maxxis may somehow bring the maz1 back into production.
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I drive an A4 S line cabriolet, so noise is a going to be slightly higher in mine than in a full body, but I really did notice that these tires are very loud, so loud that I was convinced my bearings had gone, there's also a bit of a vibration that comes through the pedals, wheel & gearstick, this may or may not be related, but the tires definitely do not help.
Grip on the otherhand is great, only driven about 700 miles in them so far, so not sure on the wear.
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Well its time to rplace these tires and I'd love to buy them again but Maxxis has stoped making them, I also need them for motor racingand as Maxxis has no others approved by the Motor Sport Association I can't use any of there other tires :( but all in I have covered 30k miles roughly on these tires andthey have been good in all weathers reasonable in snow, good in wet and superb in dry, as well as being excellent once upto temperature on the racing track (Brands Hatch) althought it was cold and damp in January when I went.
I only hope I can find some new tires this good.
BTW it took a little time to get tire pressures correct for these tires about 6 psi under what manufacturer recommended due to larger size so well worth making sure you get your tire pressures sorted.
Needed a budget tire as changed just before Christmas.
Good in dry weather, Ok for local roads in the wet.
If you drive on the motorway in wet conditions at 50mph you get loss of grip - didn't want to test any higher speed! No way a B rated wet tire which I have seen advertised.
Only good for local roads. Changing after 1000 miles
These tires were £120 each which were about £40 cheaper than falcons or similar there not great in the wet okay in the dry but the fact that they are very noisy and wear fast my fronts are down to 2mm in 8k town miles. I would not buy again unless i was on a tight budget.
Fantastic tires, read a lot of reviews before buying them and I have to admit that I was a bit aprehensive, but in retrospective, it was a great decision, I dont know if they dont last long, had them for only a few weeks but they grip incredibly well on dry and wet tarmac and look really good. Noise is not an issue, no more than any other high performance 3x pricier tire I tried. They ride very comfy for an agressive tire design. Bought these to replace the OE Pirelli P Zero on my Audi C7 S6 and I can't believe how close they are in terms of handling and road feel. My brother followed my advise and installed them on his MB C63 AMG and he is very happy aswell.
Two thumbs up for Maxxis.
Good looking tire sadly that is the best comment I can give about the tire. These were fitted to my Prius when I purchased it, they were in as new condition. After approximately 5000 steady miles the tires have hardly any wear but have started to crack in the tread pattern on the outer edges of both front tires. The full set were fitted in 2013 and have covered 9000 miles since fitting. Hardly a good track record considering they need changing so soon but not because of wear but because of poor quality.
Great tire in my opinion, done a few track days with these on and they never let me down, indeed at Cadwell park going into the trees section too fast was sure i would come off track, but no, they hung on and got me through, (buttock clenching moment) surprised at the wet grip, better than i thought they would be so confidence inspiring, downside to these tires is that they are noisy, but to be honest i don't buy tires because of how quiet they are.
can't fault these tires.
Very good tire all round. I've run these tires in winter conditions and summer. Can't fault them and I have tried to push the car beyond its limits to see how far these tires will go but they just keep on gripping while being very predictable. They seem to wear a little to quick for my liking but I assume this is because they are a slightly softer compound.
Good tires with excellent wet and dry grip, nicely progressive and confidence inspiring when pushing on.
Only downside is modest mileage of 15,000 on the back end of my mildly modified Nissan 200sx turbo, which isn't bad but not great.
Would have bought again if it were not for an owners club recommendation to try the Falken 914 and its higher score on here.
