Toyo Proxes Sport 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 92% · 9
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished ahead 6 times and the Proxes Sport 2 not once. The Proxes Sport 2 held 3.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Ultrac Pro had 8.9% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Buy the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for the quieter, longer lasting and cheaper tire with the better wet record; buy the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 only if dry steering response and aquaplaning reserves outrank tread life and noise for you.
Where the Proxes Sport 2 is stronger
- Faster dry handling in three of four tests, 68.7s against 69.6s at Auto Zeitung
- Won both curved aquaplaning tests, by 8.7 percent in Auto Bild 2026
- More lateral grip on Tire Rack's dry circle, 0.98g against 0.96g, and the higher subjective dry score
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- Ahead in all six head to head placings, including 9th against 17th of 20 in Auto Bild 2026
- Quieter in all four noise measurements, by 2.7dB in the 2026 SUV test
- Better wear in all three tests that measured it, and cheaper per 1000km in all three
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.
Proxes Sport 2 vs Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | Proxes Sport 2 | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 0 | 6 | |
| Dry14 measurements | 8 | The Proxes Sport 2 lapped the dry handling course 1.5% faster (2 tests) | 5 |
| Wet24 measurements | 9 | The Ultrac Pro stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet (6 tests) | 11 |
| Off road4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 0 | The Ultrac Pro was 1.2 dB quieter (4 tests) | 4 |
| Value10 measurements | 2 | The Ultrac Pro had 8.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 8 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.1/10 | The Proxes Sport 2 by 0.1 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 7 reviews | 92% | The Proxes Sport 2 by 9 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The Proxes Sport 2 by 29 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Ultrac Pro was dearer in 4 of 4 | +3.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 113 | 74 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 6 tests, 2025 to 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 | Proxes Sport 2 | Field | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test | P6 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P17 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P16 of 50 | P13 of 50 | |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test | P7 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P11 of 18 | P5 of 18 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Proxes Sport 2
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 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Proxes Sport 2
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
Proxes Sport 2
Ultrac Pro
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Proxes Sport 2 92% from 9 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 | 0.6% | 113 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.76 | 1.5% | 49.47 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 63.9 | 0.7% | 63.4 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.98 | 2.1% | 0.96 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 138 | 1.6% | 135 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 124 | 0.8% | 123 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.1 | 0.6% | 52.22 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.3 | 0.6% | 52.6 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.79 | 0.2% | 15.73 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.5 | 0.6% | 52.1 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.9 | 3.7% | 9.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39 | 1.3% | 39.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,335 | 3.8% | 2,249 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,908 | 19.6% | 2,281 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 565 | 1.4% | 573 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.18 | 1.2 dB | 69.98 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21,752 | 9.2% | 23,757 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.55 | 8.9% | 7.81 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 1.8% | 5.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.9 | 12.1% | 75.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,734 | 6.7% | 1,617 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.12 | 10.6% | 0.11 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Proxes Sport 2 scores 9.1 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| Proxes Sport 2 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 92 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 81 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 48 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 14 | 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
| Proxes Sport 2 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 9.4 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 9.3 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 9 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 9.4 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 8.8 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 8.5 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Proxes Sport 2 92% from 9 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
- 92%from 9 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 88,100 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 delivers standout performance for the price, with consistently strong dry and wet grip, high confidence at speed, and sharp, predictable handling/steering response. Many comparisons against premium competitors (Michelin/Goodyear/Continental/Bridgestone) describe the Toyo as matching or exceeding them in real-world traction and stability while offering excellent value. Wear/longevity feedback is generally very positive where reported, with several users noting robust tread life. A smaller number of drivers mention trade-offs such as limited rim-protection and a sport-tire firmness (and occasional noise) depending on vehicle setup.
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Sharp handling, steering response, and stability at speed
- Predictable behavior under hard braking/cornering
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 9 Proxes Sport 2 reviewsI have had these tires on my Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Quattro for a year and a half now and coming from an avid PS4S user I must say I'm shocked at how good these are for the money! They were about £70 per corner cheaper than the PS4S' for the TT in 255/35/19 so initially I was sceptical but I am amazing at the handling, dry AND wet grip they provide and the longevity of the tires! I have covered a good mix of country roads, motorways and long trips across Europe in the year and a half I have had these on and they have never missed a beat! I'm so confident in the wet, even when driving very "spiritedly"! Granted they aren't as comfortable as a BluEarth GT AE51 for example but the car is lowered on coil overs so its not all the tires fault. 10/10 would defiantly purchase again and recommend to others.
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: 113 sizes of the Proxes Sport 2 and 98 of the Ultrac Pro, 74 of them made in both.
| Category | Proxes Sport 2 | Ultrac Pro |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 113 sizes, 17 to 22 inch | 98 sizes, 18 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 74 sizes 215/40 R18215/45 R18225/35 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18and 62 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C72%D28% | C73%D18%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 71-72 dB B80%A20% | 69-73 dB B97%A3% |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | - | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Ultrac Pro was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 3.7% 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.
Six shared tests, and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished ahead of the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 in all six. Read the individual measurements, though, and this is nothing like a whitewash: dry braking splits three all, the Toyo wins dry handling three times out of four, and it took both curved aquaplaning runs.
What sinks the Toyo is everything that gets counted after the lap. The Vredestein was quieter in all four tests that measured noise, wore better in all three that measured it, and was cheaper per 1000km in all three that costed it out. Auto Bild's 2026 test is the pattern in miniature: the Toyo was faster through the straight aquaplaning lane and better in curved aquaplaning, and still finished 17th of 20 against the Vredestein's 9th.
So this is a comparison about scoring systems as much as about rubber. If your priorities are the ones a magazine weights, the Vredestein wins comfortably. If they are the ones you feel through the wheel on a dry road, the Toyo has a case worth hearing.
Conclusion
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is the better all round buy, and the totals say so plainly. It braked shorter in the wet in three of four tests, including 51.9m against 55.4m in Auto Bild's 2026 SUV test, and it took wet handling three times out of four. Away from grip it is stronger still: quieter in all four noise measurements, by 2.7dB in the SUV test and 2dB at Auto Zeitung, and better on wear in all three tests that measured it, 42,100km against 38,420km, 40,100km against 36,600km and 32,500km against 30,000km. It was cheaper per 1000km every time as well, and its rolling resistance advantage reached 16.1 percent in the SUV test.
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is the sharper dry tire, and that is not a consolation prize. It was quicker through dry handling in three of four tests, including 68.7s against 69.6s at Auto Zeitung and 28.82s against 29.34s at Tire Rack, where its testers also scored it 7.88 against 7.00 subjectively and it held more lateral grip on the dry circle, 0.98g against 0.96g. It won both curved aquaplaning tests, by 8.7 percent in Auto Bild's 2026 test, and it braked shorter in the dry in three of the six.
The honest reading is that these two are closer on the road than the results table suggests, and that the Vredestein wins on the things you live with rather than the things you enjoy. Buy the Vredestein for a quieter, longer lasting, cheaper to run tire with the better wet record. Buy the Toyo if dry steering response and aquaplaning reserves matter more to you than tread life and noise, and accept that it will keep finishing behind in tests scored the usual way.
Proxes Sport 2 vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished ahead 6 times and the Proxes Sport 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Proxes Sport 2 scores 9.1 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Proxes Sport 2 or the Ultrac Pro?
The Ultrac Pro led 11 of the 24 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Proxes Sport 2 led 8 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 1.5% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ultrac Pro lasted 9.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 8.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.8/10 for the Proxes Sport 2 and 6/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Ultrac Pro was 1.2 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.5/10 for the Proxes Sport 2 and 8.1/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Proxes Sport 2 92% from 9 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 100% of Proxes Sport 2 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Ultrac Pro was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 3.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Proxes Sport 2 is made in 113 sizes (17 to 22 inch) and the Ultrac Pro in 98 (18 to 24 inch). 74 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Proxes Sport 2 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ultrac Pro A and C.
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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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