VICTRA SPORT · UHP EV READY
Victra Sport 6 (VS6)UHP sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
Maxxis's new ultra-high-performance tire for passenger cars, EVs and SUVs, 18–20 inch.
- Type
- UHP sport
- Sizes in Thailand
- 18–20 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Electric vehicles
- EV Ready
8 sizes in stock, 18–20 inch
Summary
Victra Sport 6 (VS6) is Maxxis's ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire for passenger cars, hybrids, electric vehicles and SUVs on 18–20 inch tires. It stands out for grip and handling with new Full Touch technology. Maxxis Thailand says it brakes shorter than the previous model on both dry and wet roads, with 1.3 dB less noise than the Victra Sport 5. It comes in 25 sizes in Thailand.
Key test results
Figures per the Maxxis Thailand Victra Sport 6 brochure · Braking distances compared with the previous model · Noise compared with the Victra Sport 5 in lab testing · The brochure does not state the tire size, speed or test vehicle
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Maxxis Victra Sport 6 (VS6) |
|---|---|
| Type | Ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 25 sizes, 18–20 inch rims |
| Electric vehicles | EV READY (suits hybrids and electric vehicles) |
| Compound | Uses silica (white carbon black) from rice husks |
| Design award | Red Dot Product Design Award 2025 (Vehicle Accessories category) |
| EU tire label | Wet grip A on almost all sizes · noise mostly 72 dB · rolling resistance A–D depending on size (e.g. 225/45R18 95Y: C/A/72 dB per the EPREL database) |
| AUTO BILD 2026 test | Size 245/45 R19: 18th of 20 finalists · 3.0 “befriedigend” (satisfactory) |
| Brand owner | Cheng Shin Rubber (Taiwan) · 3 plants in Rayong province (per Maxxis Thailand website) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 235/60R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/40R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R18 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Sedans and premium cars on 18–20 inch tires that are often driven fast or sporty
- Electric vehicles and hybrids that want a sport tire
- SUVs on 18–20 inch tires that want sport-tire grip
FAQ
Is the Maxxis Victra Sport 6 good?
Yes, for drivers who want an 18–20 inch UHP sport tire. Maxxis Thailand says dry braking dropped from 25.2 to 24.4 meters and wet braking from 34.12 to 33.1 meters compared with the previous model, and the VS6 won a Red Dot design award in 2025.
Is the VS6 quiet?
Quieter than the previous model. Maxxis Thailand says it measured 72.9 dB versus 74.2 dB for the Victra Sport 5 (1.3 dB lower) in lab testing, thanks to Optim-Tech tread block spacing.
How is the Victra Sport 6 different from the Victra Sport 5?
The VS6 uses new Full Touch technology with a wider, flatter tread face, a lightning-bolt tread with deeper grooves and a new Kevlar material. Per the Maxxis Thailand brochure, it brakes shorter than the previous model on both dry and wet roads and is 1.3 dB quieter than the Victra Sport 5.
Can the VS6 be used on electric vehicles?
Yes. Maxxis Thailand says it is EV READY, suited to passenger cars, hybrids, electric vehicles and SUVs, and Maxxis Canada also says it suits EVs and plug-in hybrids.
How did it do in independent tests?
It passed the qualifying round but finished near the bottom. AUTO BILD tested size 245/45 R19 in 2026, narrowing 50 tires down to 20 by braking distance. The VS6 qualified and placed 18th of 20 with a score of 3.0 (“befriedigend”, satisfactory). Its wet braking distance from 100 km/h was 44.9 meters (the best in the group was 39.3 meters), and its calculated mileage was 39,670 km. That was a European-market size.
Where is the Maxxis Victra Sport 6 made?
Maxxis is a brand of Cheng Shin Rubber from Taiwan. In Thailand, Maxxis International (Thailand) was founded in 2003, is wholly owned by Cheng Shin and has 3 plants in Rayong province, per Maxxis Thailand. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.
What warranty does the Victra Sport 6 (VS6) have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Victra Sport 6 (VS6) installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Maxxis Thailand — VS6 · Maxxis Thailand — Victra Sport 6 brochure · Maxxis Germany — Victra Sport 6 VS6 · Maxxis Canada — Red Dot Award 2025 (Victra Sport 6) · AUTO BILD – Sommerreifen-Test 2026: 245/45 R19 · Maxxis Thailand – About Maxxis · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis VS6 225/45R18 95Y · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis VS6 245/45R19 102Y
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Victra Sport 6 (VS6)?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.