Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 32
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 finished ahead 3 times and the Ultrac Pro not once. The Victra Sport 5 stopped 6.8% shorter in the wet; the Ultrac Pro had 3% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 for braking, which it wins in the dry and the wet in every test; choose the Vredestein Ultrac Pro only if longer tread life, lower rolling resistance and curved aquaplaning outweigh several metres of stopping distance.
Where the Victra Sport 5 is stronger
- Shorter wet braking in all three tests, by 7.1 percent at Die Reifentester
- Shorter dry braking in all three tests and ahead in all three placings
- 10th of 52 in Auto Bild's braking shootout against the Vredestein's 18th
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- Projected to last 15.6 percent longer, 32,930km against 28,490km
- Better curved aquaplaning by 10.2 percent, 3.35 against 3.04 m/sec2
- Lower rolling resistance in both tests that measured it, and Auto Bild's higher comfort score
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Victra Sport 5 vs Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | Victra Sport 5 | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 3 | The Victra Sport 5 stopped 3% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 1 |
| Wet9 measurements | 7 | The Victra Sport 5 stopped 6.8% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 2 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value3 measurements | 0 | The Ultrac Pro had 3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 3 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.8/10 | The Ultrac Pro by 0.2 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating32 and 7 reviews | 78% | The Ultrac Pro by 5 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 68% | The Ultrac Pro by 3 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Ultrac Pro was dearer in 2 of 2 | +11% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 36 | 27 sizes made in both | 98 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Victra Sport 5 | Field | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 8 | P8 of 8 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P12 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P10 of 52 | P18 of 52 |
Performance profile
5 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Victra Sport 5
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Victra Sport 5
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Victra Sport 5
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Victra Sport 5 78% from 32 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 34.15 | 3% | 35.21 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 116.7 | 0.6% | 117.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 33.2 | 6.8% | 35.61 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 72 | 1% | 71.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.9 | 2.2% | 15.24 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 78.95 | 0.5% | 78.6 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.04 | 10.2% | 3.35 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.2 | 1.3 dB | 73.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 28,490 | 15.6% | 32,930 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.71 | 3% | 9.42 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Victra Sport 5 scores 8.8 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| Victra Sport 5 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 85 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 84 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 53 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 17 | Value | 27 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Victra Sport 5 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.2 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 6.4 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Victra Sport 5 78% from 32 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
- 78%from 32 reviews
- 68%would buy again
- 327,717 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 as a strong value-focused UHP tyre with very good dry and wet grip, confident handling/braking, and a progressive breakaway that inspires trust. Many high-scoring reviews compare it favorably to premium rivals and also note good comfort for the category. A smaller but meaningful group report faster-than-expected wear and performance falling off as the tyre heat-cycles/ages or in colder wet conditions, with some also mentioning the tyre being prone to damage.
- Strong dry grip and cornering stability
- Very good wet grip, braking confidence and aquaplaning resistance
- Predictable/progressive handling at the limit
- Excellent price-to-performance/value versus premium brands
- Faster-than-expected treadwear/shoulder wear for some vehicles and driving styles
- Grip/performance can drop as the tyre ages/heat-cycles or in colder wet conditions
- Some reports of being relatively easy to damage (punctures/sidewall or tread issues)
Summarised by AI from 27 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 32 Victra Sport 5 reviewsThese tyres were nice, fun and safe to drive. First two seasons were a blast. Third one rubber got a bit harder and I noticed it on wet road. Will buy them again for new e-tron. Best price / performance ratio. Highly reccomend these tyres!
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- 83%from 7 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 34,100 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and value. High-scoring reviews highlight short braking distances, stability, and decent wear for aggressive or heavy vehicles. A minority report concerns include poor performance in very cold (sub-5°C) conditions and one case of premature wear/delamination. Overall, the Ultrac Pro delivers balanced performance with comfort-focused tuning and attractive design.
- dry grip
- wet grip
- handling/steering feel
- ride comfort
- reduced grip in very cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 7 Ultrac Pro reviewsI've had them for two summers and about 10k kms on a Ford Focus ST250. When I was buying them I was looking for good tires at a fair price and these were the newest model available at the time.
Dry: In the dry they have good traction, predictable handlings and good comfort for a UHP tire. Breakaway is communicated well and they don't surprise you out of nowhere. Lift of oversteer is easily achieved and controlled. They do wheelspin a bit in first gear if you are a bit more enthusiastic with the throttle but that's expected on a more powerful fwd car.
Wet: They have good and predictable grip in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance and stop quite well.
Others: Rim guard is somewhere in the middle, not as big as Bridgestone but better than Hankook. Sidewall design is good, comfort and noise are good for a uhp tire. Wear has also been good for me, I expect to change them due to age and not wear but then again I don't do that many miles a year.
It's a tire I like and would recommend. Price to performance is good. Would consider buying. I got their Wintrac Pro Plus to try this winter so I've been satisfied with Vredesteins as a whole.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 36 sizes of the Victra Sport 5 and 98 of the Ultrac Pro, 27 of them made in both.
| Category | Victra Sport 5 | Ultrac Pro |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 36 sizes, 17 to 20 inch | 98 sizes, 18 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 27 sizes 215/40 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18225/35 R19225/40 R19and 15 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A86%B14% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C52%D38%A7%B2% | C73%D18%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B97%A3% |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2024 |
| Replaced | Maxxis Victra Sport VS01 (2020) | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| Replaced by | Maxxis Victra Sport 6 | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Ultrac Pro was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 11% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Three shared tests in 2025, three wins for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5, and the reason is the same one every time: it stops shorter. The Maxxis braked shorter in the dry in all three tests and shorter in the wet in all three, and the wet gaps are the ones that matter, between 6.4 and 7.1 percent.
Die Reifentester measured 24.91m against 26.82m for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro, Auto Bild 45.5m against 48.8m in its 2025 performance test, and 29.2m against 31.2m in the 52 tyre braking shootout, where the Maxxis finished 10th and the Vredestein 18th.
The Vredestein answers on the things that show up over a set's life. It was projected to last 15.6 percent longer, 32,930km against 28,490km, it rolled with less resistance in both tests that measured it, and it resisted curved aquaplaning better by 10.2 percent.
Conclusion
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is the better tyre here on the evidence available, and it is braking that carries it. Six braking comparisons across three tests, six Maxxis wins, with the wet margins running 7.1 percent at Die Reifentester, 6.8 percent at Auto Bild and 6.4 percent in the braking shootout. It also took wet handling and the wet circle where they were measured, and Die Reifentester scored it higher for subjective wet handling, noise and comfort, 3 against 2 and 5 against 4 on both of the latter. It finished ahead in all three tests and was 10th of 52 in the shootout against the Vredestein's 18th.
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro's case is running costs and refinement. Auto Bild projected 32,930km against the Maxxis's 28,490km, a 15.6 percent difference, and its curved aquaplaning was 10.2 percent better in that test, 3.35 against 3.04 m/sec2. It rolled easier in both tests that measured rolling resistance and Auto Bild's judges scored it 5 points against 3.9 for comfort, which is the reverse of what Die Reifentester found.
That comfort disagreement is worth noting rather than resolving: two panels, two opposite verdicts, so treat ride quality here as unsettled. The rest is straightforward. If stopping distance is what you buy a performance tyre for, the Maxxis wins on every measurement in every test. If mileage, rolling resistance and aquaplaning reserves matter more, the Vredestein has a case, though it is finishing behind while making it.
Victra Sport 5 vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 finished ahead 3 times and the Ultrac Pro not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Victra Sport 5 scores 8.8 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Victra Sport 5 or the Ultrac Pro?
The Victra Sport 5 led 7 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.8% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Victra Sport 5 led 3 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ultrac Pro had 3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 6.4/10 for the Victra Sport 5 and 6/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Victra Sport 5 and 8.1/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Victra Sport 5 78% from 32 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 68% of Victra Sport 5 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Ultrac Pro was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 11% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Victra Sport 5 is made in 36 sizes (17 to 20 inch) and the Ultrac Pro in 98 (18 to 24 inch). 27 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Victra Sport 5 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ultrac Pro A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Ultrac Pro is the newer design: it reached the market in 2024, the Victra Sport 5 in 2020. The Victra Sport 5 replaced the Maxxis Victra Sport VS01. The Ultrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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