Maxxis

We selected just a few of the Maxxis summer tyres available based on recent independent tests — the aim was to highlight models that appear repeatedly in current test programmes and therefore give a realistic picture of what buyers can expect. The selection below concentrates on the two Victra Sport 5 variants that have been covered most often in 2023–2025 tests; another model in the range (Maxxis Premitra HP5) is listed by the manufacturer but was not covered in the same recent comparative tests and is therefore not reviewed in detail here. None of the test reports provided to us explicitly identifies any of the reviewed tyres as a direct “replacement” for an earlier Maxxis model.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (passenger car)
- Overview: The Victra Sport 5 is positioned as an ultra-high-performance summer tyre (UHP). It appears in multiple 2024–2025 test programmes and scores consistently better than the SUV-specific version, with a model-rating summary of 75 in our dataset.
- What the tests found: Test sizes include 225/40 R18, 225/45 R17 and 215/40 R18. Independent testers praised the tyre for secure, predictable behaviour and good braking: Autobild’s 2025 report highlights short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces and low rolling noise. Sport Auto (2024) emphasised strong lateral grip in the wet, spontaneous turn‑in and precise handling in transitions, together with dynamic dry performance and high lane‑change stability. ACE (2024) lists the tyre as “recommended,” and Die Reifentester (2025) also scored it positively.
- Strengths: strong wet lateral grip, precise and agile handling, confident high‑speed and lane‑change behaviour, relatively quiet rolling noise; short braking distances were specifically noted in some tests.
- Weaknesses: a few testers observed slightly delayed turn‑in in certain conditions and concerns about treadwear/longevity (limited running life reported). Some tests also noted comparatively high rolling resistance.
- Bottom line: The Victra Sport 5 is a convincing choice for drivers looking for a sporty, confidence‑inspiring summer tyre with good wet and dry performance. Buyers should weigh the trade‑off between sporty grip and potential limitations in tread life and rolling resistance.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5 SUV
- Overview: The VS5 SUV is the SUV-tuned variant of the Sport 5 family and has been included in several recent tests (sizes tested: 235/55 R18, 235/55 R19, 255/45 R20 and 255/55 R18). In our aggregated data the model carries a lower rating (59) than the passenger-car Sport 5, reflecting mixed results across tests.
- What the tests found: Test reports highlight generally balanced wet performance with reliable aquaplaning resistance and secure handling in evasive manoeuvres (Automotorsport 2023/2024). Autobild’s 2024 SUV test noted good traction on loose surfaces (gravel and sand), low rolling resistance in that particular trial and an attractive price point. However, several tests point to relatively long braking distances on wet and dry surfaces and understeer tendencies in some conditions. Rolling resistance assessments vary between reports — one Automotorsport entry noted the highest rolling resistance in the comparison, while Autobild recorded a low rolling resistance result in their specific test.
- Strengths: stable and balanced wet handling, good aquaplaning safety, acceptable off‑piste traction for light gravel/sand, competitive price.
- Weaknesses: extended braking distances (wet and dry in multiple tests), occasional understeer, inconsistent rolling resistance results across test programmes.
- Bottom line: The VS5 SUV gives SUV drivers a cost‑competitive tyre with safe wet behaviour and decent everyday traction, but it falls short of the passenger-car Sport 5 in terms of overall dynamic sharpness and braking performance. If braking distances and low rolling resistance are priorities, consider looking at higher‑scoring SUV alternatives.

General notes and buying advice
- Test results vary with tyre size, vehicle and test methodology — the same model can perform differently in 18", 19" or 20" fits. Always use test results for the tyre size you intend to run where possible.
- Across the two reviewed Maxxis models there is a clear trade‑off pattern: the passenger-car Victra Sport 5 scores better for dynamic handling and braking, while the SUV VS5 balances price and everyday wet safety but shows compromises in stopping distance and consistency of rolling resistance.
- If you want a different balance (comfort, longer wear or lower noise) the Premitra HP5 is another Maxxis summer tyre to consider, but it was not part of the recent comparative tests we used for this page — consult additional test data or manufacturer specifications for that model.

If you’d like, I can prepare a short comparison table with the headline pros and cons by tyre size, or pull together recommended alternatives in the same price/performance bracket.