Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV averages a finish of 7th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 72% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 19% across 5 tests.
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test P6 of 8
The Maxxis stumbles over its long wet-braking distances.
Where the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 5 | P7 of 10 | 33% | - |
| Dry Handling | 5 | P5.2 of 10 | 53% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Weak | 5 | P8.2 of 10 | 19% | - |
| Wet Handling | 5 | P5.2 of 10 | 55% | - |
| Wet Circle | 4 | P4 of 10 | 68% | 1 |
| Straight Aqua Strong | 5 | P3.6 of 10 | 72% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 3 | P4.7 of 10.7 | 62% | 1 |
| Gravel Traction | 3 | P6 of 10.7 | 47% | - |
| Sand Traction | 3 | P5.7 of 10.7 | 52% | 1 |
| Grass Traction | 3 | P6 of 10.7 | 48% | - |
| Mud Traction | 3 | P4.7 of 10.7 | 63% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 5 | P5.4 of 10 | 50% | - |
| Tyre Weight | 1 | P8 of 10 | 22% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 5 | P7 of 10 | 31% | - |
| Energy Consumption | 1 | P8 of 10 | 22% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV shows a mixed profile: consistently strong wet handling and aquaplaning resistance, plus standout off-road traction in specific surfaces, but undermined by weak wet braking and high rolling resistance. Across six summer tests it averages mid-pack (6.7), with frequent top-3 results in wet handling/circle and aquaplaning, yet bottom-tier wet braking appears repeatedly and drives low overall finishes, especially in 2024. Comfort/noise is generally good to very good, and value/price is competitive, but efficiency is hampered by elevated rolling resistance.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing confident wet cornering stability and occasional light off-road capability (mud, gravel, sand) over shortest braking distances or maximum efficiency. Its best performances cluster in wet lateral control and aquaplaning; its worst are wet braking and rolling resistance.
safe aquaplaning behavior- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
best in aquaplaning- 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test (2022)
High aquaplaning resistance- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2020)
good, balanced wet performance with safe aquaplaning behavior- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
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good in wet and dry handling- 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test (2022)
Quite responsive steering- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
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Balanced, safe and quite precise handling dry- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres (2023)
good in wet and dry handling- 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test (2022)
Long braking distances on both wet and dry roads- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
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comparatively long braking distances- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
extended braking distances in wet conditions- 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
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longer wet braking distances- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2022)
highest rolling resistance in the test- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
slightly increased rolling resistance- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres (2023)
increased rolling resistance- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2022)
Satisfactory traction in mud- 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
Moderate Traction on sand- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (2022)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Maxxis stumbles over its long wet-braking distances.
The Victra Sport 5 SUV has a slightly reduced level of performance at a fair price.
The Victra Sport 5 SUV was best in aquaplaning and good in wet and dry handling, but average in wet and dry braking.
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