Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Nexen N fera Sport (2026)

Budget

Maxxis

Victra Sport 5

8.1

R13 – R21

VS

Nexen

N fera Sport

8.3

R17 – R21

10 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Nexen N fera Sport has a better rating of 83% compared to 81% of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Victra Sport 5 and the N fera Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Victra Sport 5 is made - China.

Test Profile

Victra Sport 5

N fera Sport

Number of tests

20

17

Best position

#4

#1

Average position

8.5

9.3

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

78

161

Performance comparison

Averaged from 10 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

74%

Maxxis

Victra Sport 5

65%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Wet Braking

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

70%

Nexen N fera Sport

76%

Wet Handling

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

77%

Nexen N fera Sport

59%

Wet Circle Cornering

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

76%

Nexen N fera Sport

48%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

79%

Nexen N fera Sport

77%

Aquaplaning Cross

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

69%

Nexen N fera Sport

66%

Dry Performance

Confidence

76%

Maxxis

Victra Sport 5

71%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Dry Braking

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

83%

Nexen N fera Sport

79%

Dry Handling

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

69%

Nexen N fera Sport

60%

Dry Lane Change

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

81%

Nexen N fera Sport

81%

Dry Steering Reaction

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

69%

Nexen N fera Sport

63%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

74%

Maxxis

Victra Sport 5

76%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Noise Exterior

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

73%

Nexen N fera Sport

85%

Noise Interior

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

76%

Nexen N fera Sport

64%

Ride Comfort

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

72%

Nexen N fera Sport

80%

Economy

Confidence

68%

Maxxis

Victra Sport 5

69%

Nexen

N fera Sport

Rolling Resistance

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

66%

Nexen N fera Sport

60%

Fuel Efficiency

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

76%

Nexen N fera Sport

87%

Mileage

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

61%

Nexen N fera Sport

59%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Nexen N fera Sport

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Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autozeitung	Summer	2021	225/40 R18	View
SportAuto	Summer	2023	225/40 R18	View
ACE	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2020	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	245/40 R19	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2022	245/45 R19	View