Vredestein Sportrac 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

24

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

16th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

8
of 13
2019 Swedish Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 2

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2
of 16
2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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9
of 20
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Strong:
Noise, Value
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10
of 47
2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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16
of 16
2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2018
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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6
of 11
2017 ACE SUV Summer Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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8
of 16
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test

2017
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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8
of 15
2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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11
of 50
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test

2016
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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1
of 16
2016 ADAC Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2016

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5
of 18
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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10
of 15
2015 Test World Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Vredestein Sportrac 5 has good enough braking in the wet, but aquaplanes too easily. Manageability good in principle, but difficult to maintain traction in the rear during sudden manoeuvres. ...
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10
of 52
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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5
of 16
2015 European Tire Test 185/60R14

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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10
of 19
2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16

2015
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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8
of 10
2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Not making the podium in any of the individual tests puts the Sportrac 5 eighth overall. It felt good in the wet, with a progressive nature and good grip, however any sharpness was lost in the dry....
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7
of 17
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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9
of 16
2014 Test World Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Vredestein has a very high braking performance on wet roads. Lateral grip is also good, but weaker than the longitudinal. The tire can show a good lap time, but the rear grip sometimes falls aw...
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6
of 13
2013 Test World Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

The Vredestein was the fastest on a wet track due to high lateral grip and excellent maneuverability. Braking performance, however, is not as impressive, plus the Vredestein aquaplanes too...
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4
of 12
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Good in the wet and excellent in the dry, the new Sportrac 5 gets a commendable fourth place
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9
of 54
2013 54 Tire Braking Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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5
of 19
2013 European Summer Touring Tire Test

2013
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver Plus

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2
of 16
2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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2
of 8
2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip

The Vredestein Sportrac 5 is another tire which prioritises wet grip over fuel economy. Even stronger in the dry than the Goodyear, the Sportrac 5 puts in an excellent all round performance to plac...
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