Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV appear in 22 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 17 tests.
How the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 17 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.3 | 85.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.5 15 | Avg rank 5.6 131 | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 4 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 32 | Avg rank 5.6 11 | Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.8 | No data | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.9 113 | Avg rank 4.0 111 | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.5 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.2 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.5 for the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 14.8, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.0 for the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Victra Sport 5 or Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV ranks better than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 appears in 17 independent tests, Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
