Vredestein Ultrac Satin vs Kumho Ecsta HS51
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin finished ahead 2 times and the Ecsta HS51 not once. The Ultrac Satin was stronger in dry, wet and value.
Performance profile
5 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Ultrac Satin
Ecsta HS51
Not ahead on any measurement here
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Ultrac Satin
Ecsta HS51
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Ultrac Satin
Ecsta HS51
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Ultrac Satin 87% from 45 reviews and the Ecsta HS51 79% from 40. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Ultrac Satin | Gap | Ecsta HS51 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Ultrac Satin ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 119 | 1.9% | 121 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 71.7 | 1.3% | 70.8 | 1-0 |
| Wet Ultrac Satin ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 123 | 1.3% | 125 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 49.2 | 2.9% | 47.8 | 1-0 |
| Value Ultrac Satin ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 17,675 | 20.3% | 14,693 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2017
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Ultrac Satin | Field | Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P20 of 20 | |
| 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout | P12 of 51 | P13 of 51 |
Ultrac Satin vs Ecsta HS51: your questions
Is the Vredestein Ultrac Satin or the Kumho Ecsta HS51 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin finished ahead 2 times and the Ecsta HS51 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ultrac Satin scores 7.7 and the Ecsta HS51 8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Ultrac Satin or the Ecsta HS51?
The Ultrac Satin led 2 of the 2 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ultrac Satin led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the Ultrac Satin and 8.3/10 for the Ecsta HS51.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Ultrac Satin 87% from 45 reviews and the Ecsta HS51 79% from 40. 88% of Ultrac Satin owners would buy it again, against 65% for the Ecsta HS51.
More comparisons with these tires
Run either of these?
Your review is the part of this page no test can supply: how the tire wore, how it aged, what it was like in the rain in year three. It takes about five minutes.
Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.