Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

10^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV shows a mixed profile: consistently strong wet handling and aquaplaning resistance, plus standout off-road traction in specific surfaces, but undermined by weak wet braking and high rolling resistance. Across six summer tests it averages mid-pack (6.7), with frequent top-3 results in wet handling/circle and aquaplaning, yet bottom-tier wet braking appears repeatedly and drives low overall finishes, especially in 2024. Comfort/noise is generally good to very good, and value/price is competitive, but efficiency is hampered by elevated rolling resistance.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing confident wet cornering stability and occasional light off-road capability (mud, gravel, sand) over shortest braking distances or maximum efficiency. Its best performances cluster in wet lateral control and aquaplaning; its worst are wet braking and rolling resistance.

Performance Strengths

Wet Handling & Lateral Grip Strong Details
• 2024 AMS: 3rd wet handling (+1.7%), 2nd wet circle (+0.9%)
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 2nd wet handling (+1.6%), 3rd wet circle (+3.1%)
• 2022 AutoBild: 3rd wet handling (+1.1%), 1st wet circle
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2024 AMS: 3rd straight aqua (+0.9%), 3rd curved aqua (+3.3%)
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 2nd straight aqua (+0.6%)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 2nd straight aqua (+1.8%)
Off-Road Capability (Selective Terrains) Strong Details
• 2024 AutoBild SUV: 1st sand traction; 2nd gravel traction (+1.7%)
• 2022 AutoBild: 1st gravel handling; 2nd mud traction (+2.4%)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 1st mud traction; 4th gravel handling (+0.6%)
Dry Handling Consistency Moderate Details
• 2024 AMS: 4th dry handling (+0.3%)
• 2024 AutoBild: 6th dry handling (+1.8%)
• 2022 AutoBild: 4th dry handling (+0.5%)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 6th dry handling (+1%)
Noise/Comfort and Value Moderate Details
• 2024 AutoBild: 4th noise (+2%)
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 5th noise (+1.4%), 1st price (lowest cost)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 2nd noise (+0.3%), 3rd price (+18.8%)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 2024 AMS: 8th wet braking (+11.5%)
• 2024 AutoBild: 11th wet braking (+20.3%)
• 2022 AutoBild: 8th wet braking (+10%)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 6th wet braking (+12.9%)
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 8th wet braking (+4.6%)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong Details
• 2024 AMS: 8th rolling resistance (+37.9%)
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 9th rolling resistance (+54.4%), 8th energy consumption (+15.9%)
• 2022 AutoBild: 9th rolling resistance (+24%)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 7th rolling resistance (+22.6%)
Overall Ranking Consistency Moderate Details
• Average overall position 6.7 across 6 tests
• 2024 AutoBild: 10th/11 overall
• 2024 AMS: 6th/8 overall
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 8th/10 overall
Dry Braking Moderate Details
• 2024 AutoBild: 10th dry braking (+8.4%)
• 2020 Auto Bild AllRad: 8th dry braking (+6%)
• 2023 AMS EV vs UHP: 8th dry braking (+4.1%)