Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Continental SportContact 7

Let's compare the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Continental SportContact 7, two high-performance summer tyres. The former, originating from China, is a newer model from Maxxis with no previous variants. In contrast, the SportContact 7, produced in multiple European countries, is a super-ultra-high-performance tyre that succeeds the SportContact 6, 5, and 3 models from Continental.

During our test, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 achieved an overall rating of 74%, while the Continental SportContact 7 achieved a 100% rating. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 excelled particularly in wet circle cornering, according to Autobild tests. Conversely, the Victra was criticized for its delayed response on dry tracks.

Continental's SportContact 7 consistently finished in higher test positions across various tests, including Die Reifentester, SportAuto, Autobild, and Gute-Fahrt tests. It was frequently distinguished for its superior dry handling, wet handling, dry and wet braking, and comfort. It received praise for providing a very balanced handling and short braking paths on wet surfaces, as well as very high grip levels during braking and cornering in dry conditions. However, it fell short in cornering grip on wet surfaces and received criticism for increased passing noise and mediocre comfort during rolling.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5 occupied a lower position in most of these tests, with its best performance in the Autobild test where it came fifth out of ten tyres. Despite its lower rankings, the Victra Sport 5 was praised for being a well-rounded performer on both wet and dry tracks, demonstrating good aquaplaning characteristics and a good price-performance ratio.

In summary, while the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is a solid performer offering comprehensive performance at a fair price, the Continental SportContact 7 consistently outperforms it in various tests and provides an overall better performance, particularly in dry conditions. Both tyres have clear strengths and weaknesses, but the Continental SportContact 7 holds a slight advantage in our comparison.