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Maxxis Victra VR1 review

The Maxxis Victra VR1 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly 200TW endurance tire that offers respectable performance comparable to older-generation performance tires. While it lacks the outright pace of modern autocross-focused rubber, it remains a viable, cost-effective option for grassroots racing and spirited driving.

Relative score
80/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
79/100
3 reviews
Maxxis Victra VR1
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 73%
Dry
Overall dry
87%
Corner stability
100%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
100%
Wet
Overall wet
80%
Wet traction
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
77%
Handling
Overall handling
80%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Maxxis Victra VR1 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly 200TW endurance tire that offers respectable performance comparable to older-generation performance tires. While it lacks the outright pace of modern autocross-focused rubber, it remains a viable, cost-effective option for grassroots racing and spirited driving.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Responsive handling characteristics
  • Consistent performance for endurance applications
  • Aesthetically pleasing tread and sidewall design

Cons

  • Performance drop-off when tires reach high operating temperatures
  • Tendency toward understeer during cornering
  • Outclassed by newer, modern 200TW tire compounds

Worth knowing

  • Users noted predictable handling and minimal oversteer when fitted to lightweight chassis like the BMW 318ti.
  • The tire remains competitive in endurance racing formats like ChampCar, particularly when considering the low acquisition cost.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2021 Track Day 200TW tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 8
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