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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 review
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that punches above its price point, offering impressive dry and wet grip that rivals premium competitors. While many users praise its handling, responsiveness, and value, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and structural durability, with some reports of rapid tread wear and sidewall issues.
Relative score
75/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
79/100
30 reviews
Road tests
82/100
19 published tests
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
79%
Would buy again
76%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
81.9%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 30 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that punches above its price point, offering impressive dry and wet grip that rivals premium competitors. While many users praise its handling, responsiveness, and value, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and structural durability, with some reports of rapid tread wear and sidewall issues.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet handling performance
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium brands
- Progressive and predictable breakaway characteristics
- Comfortable and relatively quiet ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage and punctures
- Performance degradation in cold weather conditions
- Occasional reports of poor customer service regarding warranty claims
Worth knowing
- Users with high-torque vehicles or those driving aggressively report faster outer-edge tread wear, suggesting a high sensitivity to wheel alignment and driving style.
- Performance-oriented vehicles like the Golf R and Audi S3 report high satisfaction with wet-weather confidence and steering responsiveness.
- Some users noted that the tire requires proper inflation to maintain optimal performance, particularly on heavier sedans.
Test results
19 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 8
Best: Subj. Comfort · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 1st of 8 |
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
12th of 20
Best: Noise · 4th
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 17th of 20 |
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
10th of 52
Best: Dry Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 52 |
2024 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 215/40 R18
4th of 6
Best: Wet Circle · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 6 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 6 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 6 |
2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
9th of 11
Best: Price · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 | |
| Price | 2nd of 11 |
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
13th of 20
Best: Price · 3rd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Price | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 20 |
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
11th of 13
Best: Price · 3rd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 13 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 13 | |
| Noise | 9th of 13 | |
| Price | 3rd of 13 |
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
9th of 48
Best: Dry Braking · 9th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 48 |
2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP tire Test · 245/40 R19
5th of 10
Best: Price · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Handling · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
2022 AMS Performance Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
9th of 10
Best: Wet Circle · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
9th of 15
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 15 | |
| Noise | 10th of 15 | |
| Price | 4th of 15 |
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
6th of 8
Best: Price · 2nd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Price | 2nd of 8 |
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
5th of 11
Best: Price · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
18th of 20
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Price | 5th of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 20 |
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 10th of 16 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
20th of 49
Best: Dry Braking · 16th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 49 |