Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 16
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo finished ahead 2 times and the Ultrac Pro once, with one level. The Potenza Sport Evo stopped 2.1% shorter in the wet; the Ultrac Pro had 12.5% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo if you want the more engaging, confidence-inspiring tire at the limit-especially in wet handling and overall sporty response. Choose the Vredestein Ultrac Pro if you want a fast road tire that's quieter, more fuel-efficient, and typically better value, while still staying very close on outright dry grip.
Where the Potenza Sport Evo is stronger
- Stronger wet performance bias overall: wins wet braking 3/4 and wet handling 3/3 in shared comparisons (e.g., 43.9 vs 46.2 m wet braking in Autobild Sports Cars)
- More dynamic, sharper handling character in multiple tests (e.g., SUV dry handling 106.6 vs 103.1 km/h; testers note direct steering and agility)
- Better comfort and ride impressions where rated (wins subjective comfort in 2/2 Autobild tests: 8.7 vs 8.0 and 8.0 vs 7.3)
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- Consistently lower noise (wins 3/3; e.g., 69.1 vs 72.4 dB in the SUV test and 70.9 vs 74.0 dB in Autobild Sports Cars)
- Consistently lower rolling resistance / better efficiency (wins 3/3; e.g., 6.92 vs 8.57 kg/t in the SUV test)
- Competitive dry performance and often very close on dry braking/handling (including wins in Autobild Summer dry braking 34.2 vs 34.5 m and dry handling 101.0 vs 99.8 km/h)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Potenza Sport Evo vs Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | Potenza Sport Evo | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 1 level | 1 |
| Dry8 measurements | 3 | The Ultrac Pro averaged a 0.7% higher speed on the dry handling course (3 tests) | 5 |
| Wet16 measurements | 10 | The Potenza Sport Evo stopped 2.1% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 5 |
| Off road4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Comfort5 measurements | 2 | The Ultrac Pro was 3.1 dB quieter (3 tests) | 3 |
| Value5 measurements | 2 | The Ultrac Pro had 12.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Potenza Sport Evo by 0.5 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 7 reviews | 85% | The Potenza Sport Evo by 2 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 86% | The Potenza Sport Evo by 15 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +27% | The Potenza Sport Evo was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 115 | 71 sizes made in both | 98 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests in 2026
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 | Potenza Sport Evo | Field | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test | P2 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P3 of 8 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P11 of 50 | P13 of 50 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Potenza Sport Evo
Ultrac Pro
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Potenza Sport Evo
Ultrac Pro
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
Potenza Sport Evo
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Potenza Sport Evo 85% from 16 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 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. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 112 | 0.2% | 112 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 64.9 | 0.7% | 64.5 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 29.9% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 138 | 2.1% | 141 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 51 | 1.6% | 50.2 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 15.71 | 3.4% | 16.26 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 55 | 1% | 55.6 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9.7 | 2.7% | 9.4 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 39.9 | 0.9% | 39.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2,293 | 2% | 2,249 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2,000 | 14% | 2,281 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 647 | 13% | 573 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.2% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 73.4 | 3.1 dB | 70.33 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 32,224 | 23.2% | 26,160 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.84 | 12.5% | 7.75 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,533 | 5.2% | 1,617 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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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. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport Evo scores 9.5 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| Potenza Sport Evo | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 98 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 97 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 11 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 20 | Value | 27 | ||
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.
What owners say
| Potenza Sport Evo | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 9.2 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 7.8 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Potenza Sport Evo 85% from 16 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
- 85%from 16 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 71,803 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo delivers outstanding dry grip and exceptionally strong wet traction, with very sharp turn-in and confident, stable handling that suits fast road use and even track days. Many also feel wear and track durability are improved versus the older Potenza Sport, and value-for-money is frequently praised against Michelin/Continental rivals. The main recurring drawback is higher road noise and a firmer, stiff-sidewall ride, which can reduce refinement on quieter cars.
- Excellent dry grip
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in rain/cold conditions
- Sharp steering response and quick turn-in
- Stable, predictable handling with strong braking/traction
- Noticeably higher road noise/roar
- Firm ride and stiff sidewalls (reduced comfort/refinement for some)
Summarised by AI from 13 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 16 Potenza Sport Evo reviewsBefore switching to the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo (in size 205/45/17), I had the Yokohama Advan Neova RS (in size 205/55/17). The difference is night and day—in favor of the Bridgestones. Their grip and user-friendliness are on an entirely different level; they are in a different league compared to the unacceptable Yokohama Advan Neova RS, whose only real advantage was minimal wear.
The Bridgestones seem much more prone to wear, but that’s a fair trade-off given their excellent performance—after all, you can’t have everything. I can’t comment on their performance in the rain, as I haven’t had the chance to drive in such conditions yet.
To wrap up, they are quiet and feature a very solid sidewall—though perhaps not quite as good as those found on older Bridgestone models.
I recommend them without hesitation!
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- 83%from 7 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 34,100 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and value. High-scoring reviews highlight short braking distances, stability, and decent wear for aggressive or heavy vehicles. A minority report concerns include poor performance in very cold (sub-5°C) conditions and one case of premature wear/delamination. Overall, the Ultrac Pro delivers balanced performance with comfort-focused tuning and attractive design.
- dry grip
- wet grip
- handling/steering feel
- ride comfort
- reduced grip in very cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 Ultrac Pro reviewsI've had them for two summers and about 10k kms on a Ford Focus ST250. When I was buying them I was looking for good tires at a fair price and these were the newest model available at the time.
Dry: In the dry they have good traction, predictable handlings and good comfort for a UHP tire. Breakaway is communicated well and they don't surprise you out of nowhere. Lift of oversteer is easily achieved and controlled. They do wheelspin a bit in first gear if you are a bit more enthusiastic with the throttle but that's expected on a more powerful fwd car.
Wet: They have good and predictable grip in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance and stop quite well.
Others: Rim guard is somewhere in the middle, not as big as Bridgestone but better than Hankook. Sidewall design is good, comfort and noise are good for a uhp tire. Wear has also been good for me, I expect to change them due to age and not wear but then again I don't do that many miles a year.
It's a tire I like and would recommend. Price to performance is good. Would consider buying. I got their Wintrac Pro Plus to try this winter so I've been satisfied with Vredesteins as a whole.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 115 sizes of the Potenza Sport Evo and 98 of the Ultrac Pro, 71 of them made in both.
| Category | Potenza Sport Evo | Ultrac Pro |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 115 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 98 sizes, 18 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 71 sizes 205/40 R18215/45 R18225/35 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18and 59 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A99%B1% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D30%B3% | C73%D18%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B97%A3% |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2024 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2021) | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| Awards | Winner: Supersports Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Potenza Sport Evo was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 27% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Previous generation: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro (7 shared tests)
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Bridgestone's Potenza Sport Evo and Vredestein's Ultrac Pro are both max-performance summer tires, but they approach “fast” from slightly different angles: the Bridgestone leans into sharper, more dynamic handling and strong wet control, while the Vredestein aims to be a quieter, more efficient all-rounder with very competitive grip.
Across four shared 2026 tests (including Autobild's sports-car and mainstream summer rounds, plus a large braking shootout), the two tires often finish close on pure lap/braking metrics-yet the ownership-facing traits (noise, rolling resistance, price/value, and wear) separate them more clearly than the headline positions suggest.
Conclusion
On performance driving metrics, the Potenza Sport Evo most consistently looks like the “driver's choice,” particularly in wet handling where it wins 3/3 shared wet-handling comparisons and shows strong lateral grip (e.g., 75.1 vs 73.3 km/h in Autobild Sports Cars wet handling, and a sizeable wet circle gap of 12.5s vs 13.3s). It also posts standout dynamic behavior in the SUV test, leading dry handling (106.6 vs 103.1 km/h) and wet circle (19.9s vs 20.8s). If you prioritize steering precision, agility, and confidence on wet roads, Bridgestone's pattern of results is hard to ignore.
The Ultrac Pro's big wins are the ones you live with every day: it is consistently quieter (wins noise in 3/3 tests; e.g., 70.9 vs 74.0 dB in Autobild Sports Cars) and consistently more energy-efficient (wins rolling resistance in 3/3; as large as 6.92 vs 8.57 kg/t in the SUV test). Add tester comments calling it the quietest tire with fair pricing/value, and it becomes the smarter choice for fast road use where refinement and running costs matter. The trade-off is that it's less “special” dynamically and can give up some wet-circuit/handling sharpness, while the Bridgestone's main practical penalties are higher rolling resistance and a higher purchase price-even though it can claw back value with clearly better projected wear in one major test (51,860 vs 42,100 km).
Practical takeaway: pick the Bridgestone if your priority is maximum control and sporty feel (especially in the wet); pick the Vredestein if you want near-top-tier performance wrapped in a quieter, more efficient, better-value package.
Potenza Sport Evo vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo finished ahead 2 times and the Ultrac Pro once, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport Evo scores 9.5 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Potenza Sport Evo or the Ultrac Pro?
The Potenza Sport Evo led 10 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.1% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ultrac Pro led 5 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 0.7% higher speed on the dry handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ultrac Pro had 12.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.8/10 for the Potenza Sport Evo and 6/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Ultrac Pro was 3.1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Potenza Sport Evo and 8.1/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Potenza Sport Evo 85% from 16 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 86% of Potenza Sport Evo owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Potenza Sport Evo was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 27% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Potenza Sport Evo is made in 115 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Ultrac Pro in 98 (18 to 24 inch). 71 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Potenza Sport Evo is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ultrac Pro A and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Potenza Sport Evo is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Ultrac Pro in 2024. The Potenza Sport Evo replaced the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The Ultrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+.
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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.
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