Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Vredestein Ultrac+
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 73
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 8
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Ultrac+ not once. The Turanza 6 had 16.7% lower rolling resistance; the Ultrac+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Turanza 6 if you want a touring tire that prioritizes low fuel/energy use, long tread life and consistently stronger wet braking-ideal for high-mileage commuting and EV/efficiency-focused driving. Choose the Vredestein Ultrac+ if your main concern is wet-weather aquaplaning resistance and you value slightly quicker handling responses, but accept shorter life and generally weaker braking performance.
Where the Turanza 6 is stronger
- Efficiency leader: ~16-17% better rolling resistance than Ultrac+ in two 225/45 R17 tests (0.632 vs 0.762; 6.46 vs 7.73 kg/t)
- Consistently shorter wet braking across all shared tests (e.g., 29.47 m vs 30.2 m; 46.1 m vs 47.2 m)
- Exceptional longevity/environmental performance in ADAC: 55,600 km predicted wear and lower abrasion (66 vs 97 mg/km/t)
Where the Ultrac+ is stronger
- Wet 12/15 Resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed (3 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza 6 vs Ultrac+ at a glance
| Category | Turanza 6 | Gap | Ultrac+ |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 4 | The Turanza 6 stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 3 |
| Wet15 measurements | 3 | The Ultrac+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed (3 tests) | 12 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Value5 measurements | 5 | The Turanza 6 had 16.7% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | Level | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 8 reviews | 77% | The Ultrac+ by 6 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Ultrac+ by 8 points | 71% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 148 | 46 sizes made in both | 57 |
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 3 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 | Turanza 6 | Field | Ultrac+ |
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| 2026 Motor Summer Tire Test | P8 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated | P4 of 12 | P10 of 12 | |
| 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P6 of 16 | P12 of 16 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza 6
Ultrac+
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. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza 6
Ultrac+
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
Turanza 6
Not ahead in any category
Ultrac+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Ultrac+ 83% from 8. 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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| 122 | 2.2% | 125 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 75.56 | 0.8% | 74.96 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 120 | 1.7% | 122 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 132 | 1.7% | 130 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.93 | 1.5% | 72.83 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 1.6 | 0.3% | 1.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.74 | 0.2% | 12.72 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 45.9 | 3.8% | 47.7 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.6 | 4.1% | 12.1 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 68.75 | 0.2 dB | 68.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 34,548 | 81.7% | 19,014 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.55 | 16.7% | 4.25 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 1.8% | 5.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 66 | 32% | 97 | 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 Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the Ultrac+ 8.4 out of 10.
| Turanza 6 | Category | Ultrac+ | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 60 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 74 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 85 | Value | 53 | ||
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
| Turanza 6 | Category | Ultrac+ | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 7.9 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 7.9 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 7.7 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Ultrac+ 83% from 8. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
- 77%from 73 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 616,298 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tire with strong wet and dry grip, reflected in a 74% average score and around seven in ten positive reviews. Comfort and refinement are the clear headline, with about half of owners mentioning low road noise and a smooth ride, while wet grip is widely praised by those who discuss it. The main drawback is a fairly common complaint about muted or vague steering feel (around one in five owners), and a similar share report issues with wear behavior, including uneven wear and shorter-than-expected life for some.
- Very comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Good dry grip
- Vague or heavy steering feel
- Soft sidewalls affecting precision and confidence
- Uneven wear across the tread
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 73 Turanza 6 reviewsSuperb, very low noise, superb confort, mid handling. Over 20k miles and not even at 50%
Vredestein Ultrac+
- 83%from 8 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 35,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Across seven reviews, the Vredestein Ultrac+ is described as a strong all-rounder with standout wet-weather security, including very high confidence in heavy rain and good resistance to aquaplaning. Drivers also commonly praise its comfortable ride, generally low cabin noise, and precise, planted handling/steering. Value for money is repeatedly highlighted as a major strength. A smaller subset of users report slightly worse fuel economy/rolling resistance versus some alternatives, and isolated feedback notes higher noise at high motorway speeds on coarse surfaces.
- Excellent wet grip and high-speed rain stability/aquaplaning resistance
- Comfortable ride and good bump absorption
- Generally quiet/low noise (often described as a low hum)
- Precise steering and stable handling
- Slight fuel economy/rolling resistance penalty versus some competitors
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 8 Ultrac+ reviewsI xannot recommend these vrederstein tires higly enough. On safety ,fuel economy and dry and wet weather handling and safety . If they have any weakness it would be on tred wear. But at 90 pounds a tire i wil never drive on anything else.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 148 sizes of the Turanza 6 and 57 of the Ultrac+, 46 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza 6 | Ultrac+ |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 148 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 57 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 46 sizes 205/65 R15195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 34 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A63%B37% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B47%A44%C8% | B50%C45%A3%D1% |
| EU label noise | 66-73 dB B60%A40% | 69-70 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2016) | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Small & Mid-Size SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tires for Large SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) | - |
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.
Bridgestone's Turanza 6 and Vredestein's Ultrac+ target the same buyer: a premium-touring summer tire for everyday passenger cars where comfort, safety and running costs matter more than outright sportiness. The twist is that, across three major 2026 tests, they arrive at that goal in very different ways.
The Turanza 6 repeatedly leans into efficiency and longevity-posting class-leading rolling resistance in two tests and an eye-catching 55,600 km wear prediction in ADAC-while the Ultrac+ more often shows better raw wet-lane stability (aquaplaning) and quicker objective lap times in handling. But the headline question is whether those handling and aquaplaning wins outweigh consistent braking deficits and weaker environmental scores for the Vredestein, especially for typical road driving.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is the more convincing “daily-driver” choice: it wins wet braking in all three datasets (e.g., 46.1 m vs 47.2 m in Motor; 29.47 m vs 30.2 m in the 2026 group test), is materially more efficient (rolling resistance advantage ~16-17%), and absolutely dominates longevity/environmental metrics where measured (55,600 km vs 30,600 km wear; 66 vs 97 mg/km/t abrasion). The consistent theme in professional notes is that it's safe-enough and predictable, but not particularly grippy or precise-its efficiency focus appears to come with a grip/heat-sensitivity trade-off.
The Vredestein Ultrac+ has a clearer performance “hook” in wet stability: it wins straight and curved aquaplaning in all three comparisons (e.g., 75.4 vs 72.2 km/h straight aquaplaning in Motor; 3.76 vs 3.59 m/s² curved), and it is repeatedly quicker in wet and dry handling times by small margins. However, it struggles where it matters most for safety margins and ownership cost: braking is usually weaker (especially wet), ADAC flags low mileage/high abrasion, and subjective dry performance is marked down with overheating when pushed.
Practical takeaway: if you want the lowest running costs and strong, repeatable braking for everyday road use, the Turanza 6 is the safer bet despite its “not sporty” feel. If your priority is high-speed wet stability (aquaplaning resistance) and you value a slightly quicker handling balance-accepting shorter life and less consistent braking-the Ultrac+ can make sense, but it's harder to justify as a touring recommendation given its test placements and wear results.
Turanza 6 vs Ultrac+: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza 6 or the Vredestein Ultrac+ the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Ultrac+ not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the Ultrac+ 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza 6 or the Ultrac+?
The Ultrac+ led 12 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Turanza 6 led 4 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza 6 had 16.7% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.2/10 for the Turanza 6 and 7.7/10 for the Ultrac+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Turanza 6 and 8.5/10 for the Ultrac+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Ultrac+ 83% from 8. 63% of Turanza 6 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac+.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza 6 is made in 148 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Ultrac+ in 57 (15 to 20 inch). 46 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza 6 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ultrac+ A and B.
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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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