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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-701 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

Austone Athena SP-701
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-701

R16 – R20
VS
Maxxis Victra Sport 5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Victra Sport 5

8.1
R13 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-701 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Athena SP-701 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-701
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
1
20
Best position
#10
#4
Average position
10.0
8.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
32
78

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
43%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Wet Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
56%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
90%
Wet Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
40%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Austone Athena SP-701
42%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Austone Athena SP-701
35%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
3%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
64%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Dry Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
51%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
84%
Dry Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
76%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
55%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
55%
Economy
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
47%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
47%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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