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1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport are both built for high-performance summer driving but display different strengths in performance according to tire test results.
From Chinese manufacturer Maxxis, the Victra Sport 5 has received a solid 69% rating from our experts. It's analyzed strengths lie in the area of 'Wet handling - objective' as per ACE testing where it was rated 6 out of 10 tyres. SportAuto rated this tyre 9 out of 11 and AutoBild ranked it 6 out of 8 with top remarks for 'Wet circle cornering' and 'Interior noise'. However, a delayed response on dry road surfaces was noted as a drawback.
On the other hand, Bridgestone’s Potenza Sport made in Poland and Hungary, scored significantly higher with an 89% overall rating. ACE tests ranked it at 4 out of 10 with superb performance in 'Dry braking', 'Dry handling - objective', 'Wet handling', and 'Wet handling - objective'. SportAuto placed it at 6 out of 11, highlighting the 'Dry steering response', 'Wet circle cornering', and 'Wet handling' features. In the AutoBild tests, it achieved the 2nd position out of 8 showing impressive performance in almost all aspects, especially in handling, both on dry and wet surfaces as well as aquaplaning. However, some minor drawbacks include slightly longer braking distances at lower temperatures, weak dry braking, and a higher rolling resistance.
Verdict: Overall, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport outperforms the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 due to its superior handling qualities in both dry and wet conditions. Keeping this in view and the ratings in% it seems that the Bridgestone tyre offers a better driving experience. However, the choice between the two would still ultimately depend on the individual driving style, conditions, and requirements of potential owners. Make sure to check out further information on the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
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1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 50 | 17 | 5 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | ||
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| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | dobré + | ||||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | 2- | 2 | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,1 | velmi dobré | 5,7 | 5,7 | 6,3 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | 7,9 | dobré | 8,2 | 7,7 | 7,7 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | 9 | velmi dobré | 8,9 | 9,6 | 6,3 | ||
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