Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is a summer tyre made in total of 73 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/65 R17 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 139.75mm sidewall height. In 215/65 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Maxxis Victra Sport 5 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/65 R17)
Sportauto Summer tyre test 2024 215/40 R18 very good Ranked #4 of 5Finishing 4th out of 5 competitors, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 garnered a final rating of "Very good", standing out in certain key aspects of its performance. Testers were particularly impressed with its high lateral grip on wet surfaces, its spontaneous initial turn-in, and its precision in transient curves. Additionally, its dynamic dry handling, characterized by impressive lane change safety, received accolades. However, the tyre was not without its criticisms; notably, it was marked down for its relatively long braking distances on wet surfaces, a slightly delayed response during dry cornering, and high rolling resistance. Highlighting its strengths, the tyre was deemed best in class for wet circle cornering and wet handling in objective measures, illustrating its prowess under specific wet conditions despite the noted drawbacks.