• 14 shops, 56 847 products

Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Table of contents:
# Continental SportContact 7
/100%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
/74%

Add to comparison

New comparison
Continental
Maxxis
DimensionsR18 - R24 R17 - R21
Price
RemoveRemove from comparisonRemove from comparison

If you are in the market for new summer tyres, then two recent and top-ranges to consider are the Continental SportContact 7 and the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. Both hold their unique strengths and weaknesses and have been tested and rated by multiple sources, with the Continental offering an unbeatable score of 100% in our rating system, confirming why it's one of the leaders in the ultra-high performance tyre market.


In head-to-head tests, the Continental SportContact 7, made in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Portugal, repeatedly outperformed the Chinese-made Maxxis Victra Sport 5. In tests by Die Reifentester, SportAuto, and Gute-Fahrt, the Continental tyre consistently ranked 1st, far ahead of the Victra Sport 5, which performed moderately, managing to reach only the 4th and 9th positions respectively. Autobild presented similar results, ranking the SportContact7 as 2nd, while the Victra Sport5 finished at 5th position.


The Continental SportContact 7 shines with strengths such as excellent dry handling and braking, very balanced handling, and short braking distances on wet surfaces. The tests highlight the tyre's superior comfort, dynamic corner handling, stable side control, and precise steering response. However, its weaknesses include a slightly poorer grip on wet curves and average comfort while rolling, together with increased passing noise and aquaplaning in curves.


The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 on the other hand, impresses with good safety reserves when aquaplaning, short braking distances on wet surfaces and lower noise levels. Also, it's available at a lower price point which might be a deciding factor for some. However, it does not offer the same level of grip as the Continental tyre, especially noticeable in wet and dry corner handling. Braking distances are noticeably longer, and some critics noted that the tyre has a delayed reaction to steering and limited rolling comfort.


In conclusion, between these two tyres, the Continental SportContact 7 is clearly the stronger performer overall, offering superior handling and braking, both in wet and dry conditions. However, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 might still be a suitable option for drivers on a budget. For more information, please visit the tyres' detailed reviews and tests: Continental and Maxxis.

Add to comparison

Dimensions and prices

Mutual tests

Die Reifentester
Die Reifentester Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
Name
Continental SportContact 7
Rating: Very good
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Rating: Good
Show test details
SportAuto
SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
Name
Continental SportContact 7
Rating: Outstanding
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Rating: Good
Show test details
Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
Name WetDry
Best values in test2+1-
Continental SportContact 7
Rating: Outstanding		2+ 1-
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Rating: Satisfactory		2-2-
Show test details
Gute-Fahrt
Gute-Fahrt Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
Name
Continental SportContact 7
Rating: Outstanding
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Rating: Good
Show test details
Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
Name WetDry
Best values in test2+1-
Continental SportContact 7
Rating: Exemplary		21-
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Rating: Good		2-2
Show test details