Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is an Max-Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

Victra-Sport-5 VS Ultrac-Pro

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tyres directly!

Summary of three total tests comparing both tyres directly
TyreTest WinsPerformance
Maxxis Victra Sport 5three
three wins

While it might look like the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is better than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.01% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
34.15M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
35.21M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:33.9M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:33.9M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35M
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:34.64M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35.62M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was 0.6% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
116.7Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
117.4Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:116.7Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 117.4Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
4 Points
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
4 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well

2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:4 Points Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 4 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 6.77% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
33.2M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
35.61M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:29.2M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 31.2M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:45.5M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 48.8M
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:24.91M Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 26.82M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was 0.97% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
72Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
71.3Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:72Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 71.3Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 scored 33.33% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
3 Points
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
2 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3 Points Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 2 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was 2.23% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
14.9s
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
15.24s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:14.9s Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 15.24s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 floated at a 0.44% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78.95Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
78.6Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:80.6Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 80.7Km/H
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:77.3Km/H Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 76.5Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro slipped out at a 9.25% higher speed than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
3.04m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
3.35m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3.04m/sec2 Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 3.35m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 1.11% more points than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
4.45 Points
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
4.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:3.9 Points Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 5 Points
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:5 Points Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 4 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 scored 20% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
5 Points
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
4 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:5 Points Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 4 Points

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one noise tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 measured 1.77% quieter than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
72.2dB
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
73.5dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:72.2dB Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 73.5dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one wear tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is predicted to cover 13.48% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
28490KM
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
32930KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:28490KM Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 32930KM

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 was better during one value tests. On average the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 proved to have a 4.56% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
10.67Price/1000
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
11.18Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:10.67Price/1000 Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 11.18Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro had a 2.99% lower rolling resistance than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
9.71kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
9.42kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:9.41kg / t Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 9.19kg / t
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5:10.01kg / t Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 9.64kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

In total the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has been reviewed 29 times and drivers have given the tyre 78% overall.

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Best Review for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Given 53% 225/45 R17 W on mostly motorways for 3,000 miles
There were fitted to the front of my juke nismo rs -no confidence in the rain -car just squirmed about like it was aquaplaning all the time. Was that impressed in the dry either!
Helpful 473 - tyre reviewed on January 16, 2019
View all Maxxis Victra Sport 5 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Given 83% 225/45 R18 on mostly motorways for 3,000 spirited miles
Firstly, the Ultrac Pro is a sexy tire. The sidewall is designed by italodesign, and it really looks good. Dry grip (intermediate temps ~10-20°C) is very good. The car feels to have endless grip and you really feel comfortable pushing some twisty roads. Obviously, the warmer it got, the stickier the tire was. The Ultrac Pro seems to like temperature.
Wet grip is also very handsome. You really feel comfortable driving in heavy rain, and the grip is also very reassuring. Especially in the wet
Helpful 360 - tyre reviewed on March 27, 2024
View all Vredestein Ultrac Pro driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 performed better in dry braking, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, subj. noise, noise and value, while the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed better in dry handling [km/h], curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear and rolling resistance.

Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in dry handling, subj. dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Maxxis Victra Sport 5 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Overall Winner: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.