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Vredestein Ultrac Pro

Replaces the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is a summer max-performance tire that leans towards refinement and confidence in the wet rather than chasing outright class-leading lap times. Drivers consistently report strong dry and wet grip with a notably comfortable, premium-feeling ride, while independent tests repeatedly highlight excellent aquaplaning resistance and low noise. It's a compelling mid-range option if you want everyday usability and wet-weather security with a sporty edge. The main caveat is that ultimate wet braking (and, in some groups, dry braking) isn't consistently at the very top of the category.

The quick answer

Owners say 81% from 7 owner reviews 71% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 14 independent tests Latest: P2 of 9 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 34,100miles driven
  • 14professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Vredestein Ultrac Pro

9.0/10

Better than 87% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 14 tests
  • 7 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests14 tests · 8 publications · 2024-2026 86% 86%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 81% 91% 14%
Combined 87% 9.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 82% 44% 14
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 86% 40% 14
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 27% 9% 11
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 80% 7% 11

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 82% 14
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 80% 11

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 255/45 R19 P2 / 9
  2. 2026 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R19 P3 / 8
  3. 2026 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P9 / 20
  4. 2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P13 / 50
  5. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18 P8 / 8
  6. 2025 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test Tire Rack · 275/35 R19 P4 / 10
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  1. 2025 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20 P6 / 7
  2. 2025 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/35 R19 P5 / 8
  3. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P13 / 20
  4. 2025 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R18 P6 / 10
  5. 2025 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P5 / 18
  6. 2025 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P18 / 52
  7. 2024 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO · 235/35 R19 P5 / 7
  8. 2024 2024 Sports Car Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20 P3 / 7

Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro averages a finish of 7th.

14 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
2nd Best
18th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Summer SUV Tire Test P2 of 9

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro also shares second place and is described by the testers as an all-rounder with balanced and safe handling characteristics. It recorded the lowest rolling resistance in the test and is identified in the article as the quietest tire, with the lowest pass-by noise at both test speeds. Wet braking and handling results sit in the upper part of the field, and sand traction is third-best. The article notes its main shortcoming as limited traction on gravel. The testers consider the price fair.

Strong: Noise, Rolling Resistance Weak: Dry Handling, Gravel Traction, Grass Traction Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

Every independent test of the Vredestein Ultrac Pro, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer SUV Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/45 R19P2 / 9Vorbildlich (Exemplary)
20262026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R19P3 / 8gut (Good)
20262026 Autobild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P9 / 20gut (Good)
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P13 / 50
20252025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire TestDie Reifentester · 225/40 R18P8 / 8
20252025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire TestTire Rack · 275/35 R19P4 / 10
20252025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20P6 / 7
20252025 Sports Cars Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/35 R19P5 / 8
20252025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P13 / 20
20252025 AZ Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R18P6 / 10
20252025 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P5 / 18
20252025 Summer Tire Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P18 / 52
20242024 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 235/35 R19P5 / 7
20242024 Sports Car Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20P3 / 7

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is projected to cost €33.38 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €835 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test.

Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range108 sizes available

205-355Width25-55Profile18-24Rim84-115 V-YLoad/Speed Index2024First On Market

EU LabelAcross 108 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-73dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Vredestein Ultrac Pro in the wet?
Across the 14 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stops 4.7% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 82/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
How good is the Vredestein Ultrac Pro in the dry?
Across the 14 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stops 3.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the dry from 7 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Vredestein Ultrac Pro?
Across the 10 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro's rolling resistance is 4.4% lower than premium rivals, 0.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 0.1% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Vredestein Ultrac Pro last?
Based on test and owner data, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is expected to last around 22,934 miles (36,909 km).
What do owners say about the Vredestein Ultrac Pro?
Across 7 owner ratings the Vredestein Ultrac Pro averages 81%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 86% of owners score it 70% or better.
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How much does the Vredestein Ultrac Pro cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is projected to cost €33.38 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €835 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at €32.00.
What is the Vredestein Ultrac Pro's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Vredestein Ultrac Pro?
Owners rate the Vredestein Ultrac Pro 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Vredestein Ultrac Pro wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Vredestein Ultrac Pro 6 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Vredestein Ultrac Pro again?
71% of owners say they would buy the Vredestein Ultrac Pro again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Vredestein Ultrac Pro replace?
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is the successor to the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ in Vredestein's range.
What sizes does the Vredestein Ultrac Pro come in?
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is available in 121 sizes, ranging from 205-355/25-55 R18-24.
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What owners say summarised from 6 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.

What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 81%
  • Dry Grip 91%
  • Handling 90%
  • Wet Grip 89%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Comfort 81%
  • Wear 60%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 90%

“Running on 4700 lb vehicle with turbo that's driven aggressively and this tire keeps contact and transmits that road surface feel to driver. Performance with ABS engagement is superbly jarring with an unbelievably short...”

  • Mazda CX 5 turbo
  • 6,000 miles
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Most critical 67%

“I drove this tire for 18.000km (11.000 miles US). Dry/wet grip, handling, noise and fuel consumption were all ok, but the front tires (245/40/20) started to delaminate after about 12.000km (when I put them on for the...”

  • Mercedes Benz E Class
  • 11,000 miles
Read full review → 670 found this helpful

All 7 Vredestein Ultrac Pro reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
81%
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Initial Impressions

I'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.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 0
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I drove this tire for 18.000km (11.000 miles US).
Dry/wet grip, handling, noise and fuel consumption were all ok, but the front tires (245/40/20) started to delaminate after about 12.000km (when I put them on for the second summer season). After 18.000km I had to replace them because there were parts of tire missing, they were ripped off (chipped off) all across the width of the tire on both front tires. The rears which were 275/35/20 wore down evenly without chip offs but had max 3.000-5.000km of life left in them.
Very disapointing, good performance but a tire with the shortest life I have ever driven, both summer and winter.
It was mostly city driving with some highway and less than usual spirited open road driving.
Changed to Hankook Ventus Evo, and will write a review for them after some milage driven.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 670
90%
Member
Running on 4700 lb vehicle with turbo that's driven aggressively and this tire keeps contact and transmits that road surface feel to driver. Performance with ABS engagement is superbly jarring with an unbelievably short distance at low speed, giving a full stop! now effect that is transmitted audibly to wheel. This is my second season summer switch from Wintrac Pro tires these have very little signs of wear at 6000 miles; Will definitely buy newest version when replacing them. The built in Rim Protector is an excellent feature that has kept Curb Rash away so far.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,047

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After doing 6000 miles on a set of 4, the front nearside tire worn unevenly at 4.3mm-5mm-5.3mm-5.3mm inside of the tire to the outside. My tracking was out. Offside was a consistent 5.3mm all the way across.

Rear tires are sitting around 5.3mm-4.9mm as my car has an aggressive camber/toe.

They're great tires. Responsive, incredibly grippy in the dry, great in the wet. Fuel economy was stellar in both urban and motorway use.

One issue which has stopped me buying again, was that they just weren't very good below 5 degrees. I know they're a summer tires but the PS5 and Asym 6 I've had previously didn't lose grip like this did in a non-icy morning. Going round a roundabout I'm turning at about 20mph and it's not biting, just skidding.

Visually beautiful tires though.

Replaced the front axle with Pirelli PZ5 tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 988
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  • Jaguar XF
  • 255/35 R20
  • 1,300 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I was looking for Driving dynamics of CSportContact 7 but with longer lasting lifespan ( 240 on CSC7 compared to 320 on Ultrac Pro) and comfort over road imperfections. So, even after putting them I felt - soft & sporty feel although not too sporty - just enough. We understand that it was designed to fit the middle ground of everything, security, comfort & life span.

The only thing I wish for - the increase rim protection. On my 20's inch the rim protection is smaller on the outside than on the inside of the alloy. But at least it's at a minimum.

I pump them to 2.5 bar on R20.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,033
97%
Member
  • Audi S6
  • 245/40 R18
  • 300 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I do a lot of research when I buy tires , I looked all around for a premium summer tire which would be suitable for my driving style, and for the condition of the roads in my country - Eastern Europe. I looked at the PilotSport 5, ContiSportContact 7 , Eagle F1 Assymetric - all of which have a very high rating overrall, but I felt that they weren't suitable for the road conditions - lots of bumps ,cracks on the roads, patches and lets never forget about the potholes. They say the PS5 doesn't really absorb much of the bumps and has a low aquaplaning score, which doesn't do the job for me. I need to know that when im overtaking on country roads, or if I hit a pothole in the city im not going to bend my rims all the time. Same goes for the ContiSportContact 7 which this year is a banger and is the tire I would have chosen between the two, but with those large blocks on the tread + UUHP rating I also felt that it was too dedicated for good and even roads. I kept searching for a premuim tire more suitable for driving fast over these uneven roads. I had heard good things about Vredestein from people in my country which are competent about what they are talking about, so I looked at their current tires ,saw that they had a brand new model and decided to give them a try, they were also 20-30% cheaper than other premium tires. Upon arrival, touching the tires they feel that they are of an excellent rubber compound; they have a good , solid feel to them and overrall superb quality product. Made in The Netherlands! How's that for quality control! They also make them in Hungary however keep in mind.
The tires feel great, they do exactly what I wanted from them , even coming from winter tires - the ride quality and comfort improved, braking increased significantly and grip is through the roof .The ride itself is superb for summer tires, they feel soft and bouncy at low speed while at higher speeds they feel firm and planted to the ground, unlike my previous summer tires which felt as if I was going to bounce and fly off the road if I hit dent. These tires have MEAT they feel PREMIUM. Dry grip is superb and when pushed hard they almost don't squeal they just stick to the road, really no comments on dry grip. Wet grip feels super solid but I don't push my car in wet conditions. When pushed in the corners grip is more than enough to feel comfortable going fast around it, I dont feel any issues, and I drive hard.
I just have to emphasize the ride comfort and solid feel of these tires. Definitely going to look into getting a pair of winter tires from Vredestein.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,384
83%
Member
Firstly, the Ultrac Pro is a sexy tire. The sidewall is designed by italodesign, and it really looks good. Dry grip (intermediate temps ~10-20°C) is very good. The car feels to have endless grip and you really feel comfortable pushing some twisty roads. Obviously, the warmer it got, the stickier the tire was. The Ultrac Pro seems to like temperature.
Wet grip is also very handsome. You really feel comfortable driving in heavy rain, and the grip is also very reassuring. Especially in the wet
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
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