Summer tire Updated September 2026

Maxxis MA Z1 Victra review

Name: Maxxis MA Z1 Victra
Brand: Maxxis

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 65% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 66 · 64 reviews analysed

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Maxxis MA Z1 Victra has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 64 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 73% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

66/100

From 64 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 73%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 64 owner reviews found online.

The Maxxis MA-Z1 Victra is widely regarded as a high-performance value tire that punches well above its price point, offering exceptional dry grip and confidence-inspiring handling. While many users praise its wet-weather performance and longevity, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with excessive road noise and inconsistent tread wear, leading to a polarized ownership experience.

Pros

Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
High value-for-money ratio compared to premium brands
Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
Strong wet-weather traction and water displacement capabilities

Cons

High levels of road noise, often described as intrusive
Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
Tendency to become louder as the tread wears down
Occasional reports of sidewall cracking or premature perishing

Worth knowing

Users with high-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., 300ZX, Jaguar XJ6) report high satisfaction with grip levels, though some note faster rear-tire wear.
Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Ford Ka, Abarth 500) frequently highlight the tire's ability to improve steering response and cornering confidence.
Drivers of larger, heavier vehicles (e.g., Renault Espace, Rover 75) report surprisingly good longevity and stability, though noise levels can be more pronounced in these cabins.

2 published test appearances

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

2012 Autobild 50 tire Braking Test · 225/45 R17

28th of 45

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2010 Auto Express Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 r18

11th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

Maxxis MA Z1 Victra specs & sizes

Specifications
UTQG	220 - 280 AA A

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