Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.3/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 139
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished ahead 6 times and the Ultrac Pro once. The Potenza Sport lasted 24.3% longer in the wear tests; the Ultrac Pro had 6.9% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Buy the Bridgestone Potenza Sport: it brakes shorter in every condition, lasts far longer and works out cheaper per 1000km. The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is the pick only if rolling resistance and noise outrank braking and tread life for you.
Where the Potenza Sport is stronger
- Shorter dry braking in all seven tests and shorter wet braking in six of seven
- 1st of 52 in Auto Bild's 2025 braking shootout against the Vredestein's 18th
- Longer life and lower cost, 45,880km against 32,930km and 25.1 percent cheaper per 1000km
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- Lower rolling resistance in all five tests, by 12.8 percent at Auto Zeitung
- Quieter in all four noise measurements and higher scored for subjective noise at EVO
- Better straight aquaplaning in four of six comparisons
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 vs Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | Potenza Sport | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 6 | 1 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 11 | The Potenza Sport stopped 6.2% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 2 |
| Wet26 measurements | 20 | The Potenza Sport stopped 7% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 6 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 1 | The Ultrac Pro was 2.1 dB quieter (4 tests) | 7 |
| Value11 measurements | 5 | The Ultrac Pro had 6.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 6 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.3/10 | The Potenza Sport by 0.3 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating139 and 7 reviews | 80% | The Ultrac Pro by 3 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The Ultrac Pro by 4 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +8.1% | The Potenza Sport was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 129 | 77 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 7 tests, 2024 to 2025
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 | Field | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P8 of 8 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P2 of 18 | P5 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P1 of 52 | P18 of 52 | |
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test | P3 of 7 | P5 of 7 | |
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test | P4 of 7 | P3 of 7 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Potenza Sport
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 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Potenza Sport
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
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Potenza Sport 80% from 139 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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| 111 | 6.2% | 118 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.15 | 0.3% | 85.39 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.9 | 1% | 70.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 118 | 7% | 127 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 114 | 7.7% | 123 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68.71 | 3.5% | 71.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47 | 2.1% | 46.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 50.9% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.18 | 4% | 12.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.6 | 1.2% | 50.2 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.9 | 1.9% | 79.3 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.05 | 2.1 dB | 70.95 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27,212 | 24.3% | 21,858 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.68 | 6.9% | 8.98 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.8 | 1.7% | 5.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 63.8 | 15.5% | 75.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.11 | 3.6% | 0.11 | 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 scores 9.3 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| Potenza Sport | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 96 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 97 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 12 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 9 | 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 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 6.1 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 7 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Potenza Sport 80% from 139 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- 80%from 139 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 947,770 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Potenza Sport as a very sporty road tire, with strong dry and wet grip and sharp, precise steering feel. The main drawback is longevity: around one in three owners complain about fast wear, sometimes markedly so. Road noise is another common issue (raised by around one in four), while a smaller but notable group report a big drop in grip and confidence in cold weather.
- Very strong dry grip with a predictable, confidence-inspiring feel
- Impressive wet grip for a performance-focused summer tire
- Sharp, precise steering response and good road feedback
- Strong dry handling and cornering ability
- Short tread life / rapid wear for many owners
- Loud road noise, often getting intrusive
- Noticeable performance drop in cold conditions
Summarised by AI from 129 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 139 Potenza Sport reviewsOn road it's like having a semislick which is capable of handling water showers like an UHP tire. On track you can feel it's not a semislick, but you can enjoy a stable performance allowing you 100% of fun with 80% lap time or something like that.
On the road wear on external shoulder is high, on track it's really impressive lap after lap.
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: 129 sizes of the Potenza Sport and 98 of the Ultrac Pro, 77 of them made in both.
| Category | Potenza Sport | Ultrac Pro |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 129 sizes, 16 to 24 inch | 98 sizes, 18 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 77 sizes 205/40 R18215/40 R18215/45 R18225/35 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18and 65 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A75%B21%C3%D0% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C44%D38%A9%B8%E1% | C73%D18%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 68-75 dB B81%A19% | 69-73 dB B97%A3% |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Potenza Sport was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 8.1% 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.
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.
Seven shared tests, six wins for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, and one of those wins was outright: 1st of 52 in Auto Bild's 2025 summer braking shootout, where the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was 18th.
Braking explains most of it. The Bridgestone stopped shorter in the dry in all seven tests, by 8.6 percent at EVO in 2024, 32.1m against 35.1m, and shorter in the wet in six of seven, by 12.1 percent at Die Reifentester, 23.58m against 26.82m. It also won all four wet handling comparisons and all three wet circle runs.
The Vredestein's territory is efficiency and quiet. It rolled with less resistance in all five tests that measured it, by 12.8 percent at Auto Zeitung, 8.85 against 10.15 kg/t, it was quieter in all four noise measurements, and it resisted straight aquaplaning better in four of six comparisons.
Conclusion
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the stronger tire, and not by a small margin. It braked shorter in the dry in every one of the seven shared tests and in the wet in six of seven, including 43.1m against 48.8m in Auto Bild's 2025 performance test, a 5.7m difference. It won every wet handling comparison and every wet circle run, and Die Reifentester scored it 4 points against 2 for subjective wet handling. Longevity is the other landslide: 45,880km against 32,930km, 39.3 percent more, which made it 25.1 percent cheaper per 1000km despite the premium badge. Placings follow: 1st of 52, 2nd of 8, 2nd of 18, 3rd of 21, 3rd of 10 and 3rd of 7.
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is the more efficient and more refined tire. Its rolling resistance advantage appeared in all five tests that measured it and reached 12.8 percent at Auto Zeitung and 11.8 percent at EVO, which is real fuel over a set's life. It was quieter in all four noise measurements, EVO's judges scored it higher for subjective noise, 23.5 points against 22, and Auto Bild rated it more comfortable in 2025, 5 points against 4.3. It also led straight aquaplaning in four of six comparisons.
Note that the comfort verdict is not unanimous: Die Reifentester scored the Bridgestone higher, 5 against 4, where Auto Bild scored the Vredestein higher, so ride quality is a matter of panel rather than settled fact. Everything else is settled. Unless fuel economy and noise are the whole of your list, the Bridgestone brakes better, lasts longer and costs less per 1000km.
Potenza Sport vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Potenza Sport or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport finished ahead 6 times and the Ultrac Pro once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Potenza Sport scores 9.3 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Potenza Sport or the Ultrac Pro?
The Potenza Sport led 20 of the 26 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Potenza Sport led 11 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.2% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Potenza Sport lasted 24.3% longer in the wear tests (3 tests); the Ultrac Pro had 6.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 6.1/10 for the Potenza Sport and 6/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Ultrac Pro was 2.1 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7/10 for the Potenza Sport and 8.1/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Potenza Sport 80% from 139 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 67% of Potenza Sport owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Potenza Sport was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 8.1% 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 is made in 129 sizes (16 to 24 inch) and the Ultrac Pro in 98 (18 to 24 inch). 77 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Potenza Sport 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 Ultrac Pro is the newer design: it reached the market in 2024, the Potenza Sport in 2021. The Potenza Sport replaced the Bridgestone Potenza S001. The Ultrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+.
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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.
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