Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac Cento has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 9th.
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test P8 of 12
Weaknesses in the driving safety (wet) test prevent a better result for the Vredestein Ultrac Cento
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Ultrac Cento. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Sport Contact 3
8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind
|
8 | 1 | 7 | - | 13% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Kumho Ecsta KU39
6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind
|
6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% |
 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 2
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Pirelli P Zero
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Bridgestone Potenza S001
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Sava intensa uhp
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Fulda SportControl
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Firestone Firehawk SZ90
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Wanli S1063
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Falken FK453
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Nokian Z G2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Ultrac Predecessor | 17 | 1 | 7th | 52% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Cento This tire | 12 | 1 | 9th | 49% |
Every tester write-up on the Vredestein Ultrac Cento (3 tests) and 16 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Weaknesses in the driving safety (wet) test prevent a better result for the Vredestein Ultrac Cento
Slowest tire in the dry with a poor subjective score to boot, and almost as poor in the wet. The Ultrac Cento might just be starting to show its age.
As the only directional tire on test, the Vredestein Ultrac Cento was always going to have a strong performance in the wet, and it delivered by finishing second only to the Pirelli. Unfortunately the now-dated directional design struggled in the dry finishing ninth on the handling circuit where it lacked grip and balance.
Excellent braking performance
Good comfort but long wet braking leave the Vredestein 11th
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Vredestein tires