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1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7
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The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Continental PremiumContact 7 are two summer tyres, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Both models are designed to deliver an optimal driving experience during the summer months, but they differ in terms of their performance and features.
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is an ultra-high performance tyre, proudly made in China. It boasts a personal rating of 74% based on previous tests. In tests, this tyre ranked 9th out of 50 in Autobild, and 4th out of 5 in Sportauto. An underperformer in handling and braking efficiency, its strengths lie in dry handling. ACE tests highlight its objective dry handling and objective wet handling. In terms of weaknesses, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is generally safe with short braking distances on wet and dry tracks, but has a slightly louder rolling noise.
In contrast, the Continental PremiumContact 7, a product of combined German, French, Czech, and Slovakian manufacturing, is more touring-oriented and ranks significantly higher with a personal rating of 97%. This tyre outperforms the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 in several test comparisons, ranking 5th out of 50 in Autobild, 2nd out of 10 in ACE, and 1st in Sportauto. It proves itself exceptional in wet conditions, notably in aquaplaning, handling, and braking. Furthermore, it delivers an impressive performance in dry conditions. A major downside to this tyre, however, is its slightly higher pricing.
In conclusion, while the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs better overall in most tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 might still be a viable option considering its more affordable price point and decent performance in dry conditions. Ultimately, the final choice would depend on individual driving needs and budget considerations.
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1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
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2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Mutual tests
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| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 33.9 | 29.2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.6 | 28.3 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 214 | 47 | 92 | 13 | 5 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Recommended | 190 | 60 | 111 | 13 | 6 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 214 | 71 | 123 | 15 | 5 | ||
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| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | 65 | 50 | 17 | 5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 71 | 52 | 19 | 4 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 60.8 | 26.7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 59 | 25.3 | |||||
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