Maxxis Victra Sport 5 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 68% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 66 · 32 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 17 tests
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a Relative Score of 68 out of 100 among summer tires. In 19 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (86) and weakest for treadwear (39). 32 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 66% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 30,000 km (19,000 miles) on average, newest 2025.
- Strength: Wet 86 — 2nd of 11 (2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test), 3rd of 20 (2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Efficiency 41 — 6th of 6 (2024 Sport Auto Summer tire Test), 10th of 11 (2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Treadwear 39 — 18th of 20 (2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test), 17th of 20 (2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
66/100From 32 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews found online.
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.
19 published test appearances (17 in the score)
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
12th of 20
| 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 Aquaplaning | 7th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 17th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
10th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 215/40 R18
4th of 6
| 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 Aquaplaning | 5th of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 6 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 6 |
Source: Sport Auto
2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
9th of 11
| 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 Aquaplaning | 6th of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 | |
| Price | 2nd of 11 |
Source: Sport Auto
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
13th of 20
| 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 Aquaplaning | 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
11th of 13
| 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 Aquaplaning | 7th of 13 | |
| Noise | 9th of 13 | |
| Price | 3rd of 13 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
9th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
4th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Gute Fahrt
2022 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP tire Test · 245/40 R19
5th of 10
| 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 Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2022 AMS Performance Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
9th of 10
| 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 Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
9th of 15
| 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 Aquaplaning | 3rd of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 15 | |
| Noise | 10th of 15 | |
| Price | 4th of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
6th of 8
| 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 Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Price | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Sport Auto
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 10
| 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 Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
5th of 11
| 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 Aquaplaning | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 11 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
18th of 20
| 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 Aquaplaning | 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 10th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
20th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
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