Segment
1. Vredestein Ultrac Pro Premium2. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Premium3. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle4. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Upper-middle5. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost6. Avon ZV7 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 vs. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ vs. Avon ZV7
This comparative review evaluates two ultrahigh performance summer tyres: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Falken Azenis FK520. Both of these tyres have been put through rigorous tests, and this review aims to highlight their strengths, weaknesses, and how they stand against each other.
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5, manufactured in China (CN), performed reasonably well in various tests conducted by ACE, SportAuto, Autobild, and Gute-Fahrt. Its best performance was in wet handling according to ACE test. However, Autobild pointed out that though it has good safety reserves in aquaplaning, it lags in response time for steering. This tyre was ranked #9 out of 50 tyres tested by Autobild and #6 out of 10 tyres tested by ACE. Overall, this tyre scored a 69% rating on our site.
On the other hand, we have the Falken Azenis FK520 that is manufactured in Turkey (TR). It is a newer tyre compared to the preceding model, Falken Azenis FK510. The FK520 showed impressive aquaplaning resistance and had the lowest exterior noise, as per the Autobild test. Its highest-ranking was #7 out of 11 tyres tested by SportAuto, and the lowest was #9 out of 10 tyres in the ACE test. According to sportauto 2023, its strengths are good wet braking and safe aquaplaning properties, but it falls behind in dry braking lengths and somewhat indifferent balance in the wet. Overall, Falken Azenis FK520 outputs an impressive performance with a 75% rating on our site.
In conclusion, both the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Falken Azenis FK520 have their unique strengths and weaknesses. While the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 provides better wet handling, the Falken Azenis FK520 excels in aquaplaning resistance and offers a quieter ride. However, considering the overall test positions and ratings, the Falken Azenis FK520 comes out slightly ahead of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
For further details and purchases, visit the manufacturers' sites: Maxxis and Falken.
Remember, before purchasing, always consider the conditions you'll be driving in to choose a tyre that best suits your needs.
Number of sizes available
1. Avon ZV7 278
Number of tests
Best position in test
6. Avon ZV7 8.
Worst position in test
6. Avon ZV7 42.
Average position in tests
5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 10.296. Avon ZV7 18.55
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein Ultrac Pro Exemplary2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended3. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended6. Avon ZV7 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
4. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -5. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended6. Avon ZV7 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Aquaplaning - cross
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Wet braking
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Wet circle cornering
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
4. Avon ZV7 0%
Dry handling
4. Avon ZV7 0%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Comfort
5. Avon ZV7 0%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
6. Avon ZV7 0%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
6
Mutual tests
| 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 | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Recommended | 60 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
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| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | |||||||
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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+ | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | 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 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 60.7 | 27 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 61 | 26.9 | |||||
| Avon ZV7 | 65.1 | 28 | |||||
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| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good - | |||||||
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