Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | one | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | four |
While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.85% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was 0.23% faster around a lap than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 22.99% more points than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.02% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 1.57% less distance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was 0.19% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 8.75% more points than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was 0.07% faster around a wet circle than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 floated at a 2.08% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 slipped out at a 8.33% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 scored 5.38% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro measured 1.14% quieter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is predicted to cover 8.71% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 proved to have a 3.48% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Value: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro had a 7.27% lower rolling resistance than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 used 1.75% less fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro lost 2.36% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers find the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 confidence-inspiring with strong wet and dry grip, low noise, and good comfort, often noting solid aquaplaning resistance and decent wear for the category. However, many report soft sidewalls leading to vague or wobbly handling and reduced precision, and a minority cite rapid performance drop-off as they wear or isolated build issues. Overall sentiment skews positive given the large number of high-scoring reviews.
Based on 92 reviews with an average rating of 77%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro Driver Reviews
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.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Conclusion
In conclusion the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performed better in wet handling [km/h], straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear, value and fuel consumption, while the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, subj. wet handling, wet circle, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Vredestein Ultrac Pro seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.