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Maxxis MA Z4S Victra

The Maxxis MA Z4S Victra is a High Performance All Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 65% from 18 owner reviews 82% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P6 of 10 · 2015 See every test

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.

  • 18owner reviews
  • 258,400miles driven
  • 1professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Maxxis MA Z4S Victra

8.0/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 18 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews18 owner reviews · rated 65% 71% 55%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 45%
Combined 54% 8.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 55% of this score. The other 45% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2015 2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R16 P6 / 10 Placing only
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
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Every independent test of the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20152015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R16P6 / 10
Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra 7.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 18 reviews.
How well do the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra 8 out of 10 for wear across 18 reviews. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra again?
82% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra again, based on the 17 owner reviews that answered the question. 53% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra's wet grip?
Of the 17 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra, 10 mention wet grip: 7 praise it (confident wet grip) and 3 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "in heavy rainning conditions and the traction was superb". Read those reviews
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Maxxis MA Z4S Victra Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 18 owner ratings the Maxxis MA Z4S Victra averages 65%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 1. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 72% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 18 ratings

  • Owner score 65%
  • Dry Grip 89%
  • Wear 80%
  • Road Feedback 79%
  • Handling 78%
  • Comfort 78%
  • Wet Grip 77%
  • Snow Grip 10%
  • Ice Grip 10%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 24%

“The performance in the mild wet (greasy not even raining) the ryre seems to pick up moisture and keep it to create a hydroplaning action at speeds over 70KPH. As the road gets wetter and or colder the perfromance...”

  • Volvo S60 T5 250bhp
Read full review → 946 found this helpful
Most critical 63%

“No matter what they claim for an all weather tire, these are the worst tire for snow. We were told that these are great ALL WEATHER tires, when it snows we park the Volvo until the roads are plowed. The old worn out...”

  • Volvo S80 T6
  • 50,000 miles
Read full review → 668 found this helpful
Longest term 96%

“I replaced my Michelin tires in my CX7 after 40,000kms and decided to go for this Maxxis Vicra Z4S, as a regular Michellin user I was very surprised with the overall performance and durability of this Maxxis, City and...”

  • Mazda CX7
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 923 found this helpful

All 18 Maxxis MA Z4S Victra reviews

Score spread across 18 written reviews
24%
Member
The performance in the mild wet (greasy not even raining) the ryre seems to pick up moisture and keep it to create a hydroplaning action at speeds over 70KPH. As the road gets wetter and or colder the perfromance deterioates. I have yet to drive the car in fully dry conditions so not sure if they perfrom better in the dry, but they make a terrible All season tire. Pulling off the light, the car pulls to the right as it stuggles to put any power down, and i dont mean heavy footed power, just general off the lights power and the car if in the wet will start to slip to the right when accelerating up hill. Worst of all, when accelerating at speed, as in over taking, there is tire slippage then a vibration through the car as it struggles to find traction. I find these tires not fit for purpose. I will be going back to Nokian and paying a little more for peace of mind
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 3
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 1
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 946
96%
Member
  • Mazda CX7
  • 235/60 R18
  • 40,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I replaced my Michelin tires in my CX7 after 40,000kms and decided to go for this Maxxis Vicra Z4S, as a regular Michellin user I was very surprised with the overall performance and durability of this Maxxis, City and Highway it has lasted 60,000 and still has 1mm depth, the handling and feedback of the road is really good in the first 30,000 kms after it start degrading, which I believe is normal, it is a very quiet tire and I have travelled in very narrow and curvy roads in heavy rainning conditions and the traction was superb. Where I live I dont have snow or ice roads, but heavy raining is present 6 months every year. Definitely a Maxxis loyal customer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 923
93%
Member
I have used other brands such as Yokohama, hankook and goodyear the truth these maxxis are great and have good grip in dry and wet has comfort. I recommend them on the road and on the trail.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 818

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93%
Member
I went to check Maxxis after a friend recomendation, they are really great, I could compare this with the Bridgestone Potenza. Simply great.

Also I drove with the terrible Pirelli Runflats for a while,and

This Maxxis are better!, great grip and excellent wear.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 859
87%
Member
Not as silent as a KUMHO KU31, and feels bit heavy, like a reebok classics, not a skechers gorun :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 689
93%
Member
  • Audi
  • 225/45 R17
  • 42,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I have driven a lot of performance tires on some very sophisticated cars and have found the MA-Z4S to be the most impressive tires !!!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 725
67%
Member
For the price, and even taking the price out of the equation, this is a great all around tire. There are no freezing temps in my area or snow so I can't comment on that. But wet and dry traction is good and predictable! The ride comfort is pretty decent for a fairly low profile (205/50/15) and they have stayed pretty quiet.

Unfortunately I decided to use these at a racetrack and while things started out GREAT, they quickly overheated and begin to chunk and fall apart. It's my fault as I've done this to a set of All-Seasons before. But before that happened, I've taken them on some INTENSE mountain roads and even a few autocross courses and it held up to the short bursts of abuse beautifully! I think my next pair of tires will be Z4S's again! But this time I'm going to bump it up to 225/50/15 in hopes of more grip and more heat resistance!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 699
63%
Member
No matter what they claim for an all weather tire, these are the worst tire for snow. We were told that these are great ALL WEATHER tires, when it snows we park the Volvo until the roads are plowed. The old worn out tires were better. Buy these if you live in the south but pass if you live in the north or midwest.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 668
93%
Member
Best budget tire I've ever had, even works ok in snow. Very good feedback in wet weather and wear is about average.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 639
93%
Member
Just purchased 2 of these tires for the front of my Mitsubishi Colt which replaced a pair of Infinty 05 not very good at all these tires in the cold!

The confidence while driving in winter conditions is like chalk and cheese! The Maxxis tires had their first snow test today and all, I can say they are excellent for grip. I have reassurance on cold wet surfuces and gripping in the snow. Going to purchase a pair for the rear now. Have to see how they wear down though. Recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 680
97%
Member
Previously on Continentals Sport Contact 2 , been very happy with casual driving and occasional wild moment of going crazy and squeezing everything that factory gave me. Tried these Maxxis tires and within minutes i gain a lot of confidence, they stick to the road so well in dry and wet conditions! Amazing tire all round i would say they as gd as the contis for fraction of a price! The only down side is that they r a little louder not much. Def recommend these tires!!!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 699
66%
Member
  • BMW 520d
  • 225/45 R17
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
These are a good budget tire, better than average for the price. I replaced my supplied run flats on my BMW 520d. On leaving the tire center the traction light came on, I had given the car the beans. I put it down to the stickers still attached to threads. The tires perform well smooth comfortable and relatively quiet, but for the odd occasion when the abs engages on an entheusastic breaking or on a tight bend they would hop a bit. Wet driving appears satisfactory, however I would be reluctant to push them too far. These small slip ups make me question the tires intregrety in an emergency situation. All in all a good budget tire for standard safe road driving, but not for on or over the edge styles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 692
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