Maxxis Victra Sport VS-AS: What We Know About the New Performance Tyre

The HP5 has a successor and it's the sharper-edged sibling in Maxxis's brand-new Mileage+ lineup.

18 Aug 2026

Maxxis Victra Sport VS-AS

Maxxis has announced the Victra Sport VS-AS, a new performance tyre replacing the HP5 and positioned as the sportier half of its new "Mileage+" range. Maxxis says the standout improvement is tread life: a claimed 30% increase over the HP5, while grip and handling are said to hold steady against a predecessor Maxxis itself describes as a high bar to beat. We haven't tested it yet; here's what Maxxis is claiming.

What is the Maxxis Victra Sport VS-AS?

The Victra Sport VS-AS is Maxxis's new ultra-high-performance all-season tyre, replacing the HP5 in the Australian range. It's the sportier counterpart to the Everguard ER-GT in Maxxis's new Mileage+ range: the ER-GT is built for family SUVs, while the VS-AS is aimed at sedans, coupes and drivers who want a tyre that still delivers grip and handling day to day.

Who is the Victra Sport VS-AS designed for?

Maxxis describes the VS-AS as a tyre for drivers who are "always on the move": the commute, the school run and the weekend drive, without switching to a dedicated track tyre. It's built for performance-oriented passenger cars rather than SUVs or 4WDs, and Maxxis has released it across 16-inch to 18-inch fitments.

What's new about the Victra Sport VS-AS compared to the HP5?

Maxxis says the main upgrade over the HP5 is tread life. Full Touch Technology is credited with a projected 30% increase in wear versus the outgoing HP5, a notable jump given Maxxis has told us the HP5 already set a high bar for grip and handling in its class. Maxxis was upfront that wear, not outright grip, was the focus for this update: according to Maxxis, the VS-AS performed as well as, or better than, the HP5 in testing, but matching the HP5's handling was the goal rather than the headline.

Stiff outer shoulder blocks are said to maintain confident control, and a premium nylon cap ply is included for high-speed stability. Optim-Tech tread design and tread-edge feathering are aimed at keeping road noise down. It's a refreshingly candid piece of positioning from a manufacturer; plenty of brands would have found a way to claim a grip win too.

What's Maxxis's UTQG rating for the Victra Sport VS-AS?

Maxxis has confirmed a UTQG rating of 500 for treadwear, AA for traction and A for temperature resistance on the VS-AS. That treadwear number is a significant jump from the HP5's 340, lining up with Maxxis's own claim of a 30% real-world wear improvement. The traction grade of AA is also the highest available under the UTQG system, one step above the Everguard ER-GT's A grade.

Does the Victra Sport VS-AS have a 3PMSF snow rating?

The VS-AS carries an M+S (Mud and Snow) marking, but like the Everguard ER-GT, it does not carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification. M+S is a tread-design marking rather than a tested snow-traction grade, so the VS-AS shouldn't be treated as a dedicated winter tyre despite the M+S marking on the sidewall.

What sizes does the Victra Sport VS-AS come in?

Maxxis has released the VS-AS across 18 sizes, from 205/55R16 up to 235/50R18; the Australian range tops out at 18-inch. You may spot larger fitments, including a 19-inch size, in some of Maxxis's international marketing imagery; that's global studio photography, and Maxxis has confirmed the 19-inch size isn't coming to the Australian range.

Size	Load/Speed
205/55R16	91W
215/45R17	91W
225/45R17	94W
235/45R17	97W
245/45R17	99W
205/50R17	93W
215/50R17	95W
225/50R17	98W
235/50R17	96W
215/55R17	94W
235/55R17	99W
225/40R18	92Y
235/40R18	95W
245/40R18	97Y
225/45R18	95W
235/45R18	98W
245/45R18	100W
235/50R18	101W

Where does the Victra Sport VS-AS fit in Maxxis's range, and when can you buy it?

Maxxis has confirmed the VS-AS went on sale in Australia on 3 August 2026, so stock is now reaching Maxxis dealers. Positioning-wise, it sits as the performance-oriented tyre in the new Mileage+ range, sold alongside the touring-focused Everguard ER-GT.

Community CTA

These are Maxxis's own claims about the Victra Sport VS-AS, not an independent TyreReview test. If you're among the first to fit a set in Australia, we'd love to hear whether the real-world grip and wear match what Maxxis is promising. Leave a review on Tyre Review once you've had some kilometres on it, and help the next performance-tyre buyer separate the marketing from the road.

FAQ

What did the Victra Sport VS-AS replace?

The Maxxis Victra Sport VS-AS replaces the HP5 in Maxxis's Australian performance tyre line-up.

Is the 19-inch Victra Sport VS-AS available in Australia?

No. Maxxis has confirmed the Australian VS-AS range stops at 18-inch. A 19-inch size appears in some overseas marketing photography, but it isn't being brought into the Australian market.

How much does the Maxxis Victra Sport VS-AS cost in Australia?

Maxxis hasn't released Australian pricing yet. We'll update this article once local retail pricing is confirmed — check with your local Maxxis dealer in the meantime.

Does the Victra Sport VS-AS have a treadwear warranty in Australia?

No. Maxxis has confirmed there's no kilometre-based treadwear warranty on the VS-AS in Australia.

What's the UTQG traction grade on the Victra Sport VS-AS?

Maxxis rates the Victra Sport VS-AS at AA for traction under the UTQG system — the highest grade available, and one step above the Everguard ER-GT's A rating.