Tested 19 times by independent publications, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 averages a finish of 8th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Circle, beating 71% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 29% across 13 tests.
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test P7 of 8
Maxxis impressed again with good dry handling and braking. On wet roads it achieved only satisfactory results, and its high rolling resistance suggests the tread compound isn’t fully developed. It does, however, excel in interior noise and ride comfort.
Where the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 16 | P6.6 of 19.6 | 62% | - |
| Dry Handling | 12 | P7.7 of 13 | 45% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4 | P4.3 of 9.3 | 58% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 16 | P9.3 of 19.6 | 44% | - |
| Wet Handling | 12 | P5.7 of 13.1 | 59% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4 | P4.8 of 9.3 | 51% | - |
| Wet Circle Strong | 7 | P4.3 of 11.3 | 71% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 13 | P5.9 of 12.5 | 49% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8 | P7.6 of 13.3 | 44% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 4 | P7.5 of 12.3 | 55% | 1 |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 1 |
| Noise | 12 | P6.4 of 12.9 | 52% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 4 | P14.5 of 19 | 26% | - |
| Value | 3 | P13.3 of 20 | 35% | - |
| Rolling Resistance Weak | 13 | P9.6 of 12.6 | 29% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
12 shared: 9 ahead, 3 behind
|
12 | 9 | 3 | - | 75% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
12 shared: 3 ahead, 9 behind
|
12 | 3 | 9 | - | 25% |
 Pirelli P Zero PZ4
11 shared: 3 ahead, 8 behind
|
11 | 3 | 8 | - | 27% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
10 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind
|
10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 56% |
 Bridgestone Potenza Sport
10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind
Compare with Potenza Sport |
10 | 1 | 9 | - | 10% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
|
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 Falken Azenis FK510
8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind
|
8 | 3 | 5 | - | 38% |
 Nokian PowerProof
7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind
|
7 | 3 | 4 | - | 43% |
 Kumho Ecsta PS71
7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 2 | 5 | - | 29% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
7 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 4
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 5
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
Compare with Pilot Sport 5 |
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Giti GitiSportS2
6 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 100% |
 Falken Azenis FK520
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Continental Premium Contact 6
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Sava Intensa UHP 2
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Toyo Proxes Sport
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Kleber Dynaxer UHP
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Laufenn S Fit EQ+
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Linglong Sport Master
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxxis Victra Sport VS01 Predecessor | 3 | 0 | 11th | 11% |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 This tire | 19 | 0 | 8th | 44% |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 6 Successor | 3 | 0 | 13th | 36% |
Drawn from 19 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 delivers mid-pack to upper-mid performance with standout value and occasional podiums. Across 19 summer tests it averages 8.5th, with multiple top-5 overall finishes (Auto Express 2022: 3/7; ADAC 2020: tied 3/16; AutoBild 19'' 2022: 5/10; ACE/Gute Fahrt 2023: 4/7) but also some lower results in tougher UHP fields (Auto Bild Sports Car 2023: 10/13; Auto Bild 2020: 18/20; Die Reifentester 2025: 7/8). Dry braking is consistently good, wet grip is generally decent with some variability, and aquaplaning resistance is often above average. Comfort/noise frequently test well, and pricing/value are recurring advantages. Main weaknesses are rolling resistance and occasional poor wet braking in heavier sizes, plus some dry handling pace deficits.
Good safety reserves for aquaplaning- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)
good safety reserves for aquaplaning- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test (2023)
good aquaplaning properties- 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test (2022)
good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2021)
good aquaplaning safety- 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020)
good dry handling and braking- 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test (2025)
Dynamic dry handling with high lane change safety- 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test (2024)
sport handling- 2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)
good handling and levels of grip in the dry and wet- 2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2022)
Balance performance in the dry and wet- 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test (2022)
High lateral support in wet conditions- 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test (2024)
safe dynamic wet handling- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)
easily controllable- 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test (2023)
good handling and levels of grip in the dry and wet- 2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2022)
Balance performance in the dry and wet- 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test (2022)
good dry handling and braking- 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test (2025)
short braking distances with secure handling behavior on both wet and dry surfaces- 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (2025)
Good dry braking- 2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)
Good braking performance in the wet and dry, easily manageable understeer in the dry- 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test (2021)
short dry braking distances- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2021)
excel in interior noise and ride comfort- 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test (2025)
quiet operation at just 72.2 dB during the pass-by noise test- 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (2025)
quiet passing noise- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test (2023)
Very balanced, good in the dry and wet, quiet- 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020)
Fairly long braking distances in the wet- 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test (2024)
limited wet braking- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)
Extended wet braking distances- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2021)
Long wet braking- 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020)
a little weak in wet braking- 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020)
severely delayed steering behavior- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2023)
delayed steering response- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test (2023)
Delayed steering response in the dry- 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test (2022)
Poor steering precision in the dry- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)
high rolling resistance- 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test (2025)
high rolling resistance- 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test (2024)
higher rolling resistance- 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020)
limited ride comfort- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test (2023)
uncomfortable- 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test (2022)
Every tester write-up on the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (15 tests) and 27 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Maxxis impressed again with good dry handling and braking. On wet roads it achieved only satisfactory results, and its high rolling resistance suggests the tread compound isn’t fully developed. It does, however, excel in interior noise and ride comfort.
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 delivered short braking distances with secure handling behavior on both wet and dry surfaces. It performed particularly well in the wet braking test and offered a quiet operation at just 72.2 dB during the pass-by noise test. The tire suffered from restricted mileage of around 17,703 miles which affected its overall cost performance despite the reasonable purchase price of €304. While not outstanding in any particular area, its balanced performance without major weaknesses earned a "satisfactory" rating.
Dynamic handling, but long braking distances in the wet.
The VS5 has safe braking and good grip level in wet and dry corners.
Good dry braking and sport handling, but average rolling resistance and comfort.Good.
The VS5 had good handling and levels of grip in the dry and wet.
Good dry performance but limited unbalanced grip in the wet.
Recommended.
The Victra Sport 5 is a mostly safe entry level tire with no racing ambition.
Good - Excellent new tire with good level of performance.
Conditionally Recommended.
Highly Recommended
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