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Vredestein Ultrac Pro - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

18th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 13 summer tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro shows a clear split personality: it frequently delivers strong subjective refinement (quiet/comfortable) and standout aquaplaning resistance, while its pure braking performance-especially in the wet-often lags the class leaders. Overall rankings trend mid-pack (average overall position 7.5), with a few podium-level results in sportscar-focused tests but also several lower-end outcomes when measured against broader, more competitive line-ups.

The most consistent performance pattern is high stability in standing water (often top 1-3 in straight/curved aquaplaning) combined with low external noise and occasionally strong rolling resistance. The recurring drawbacks are wet braking deficits (often ~9-17% off best and mid-to-lower positions) and below-average wear/value metrics in the big comparative tests, which pulls down overall competitiveness despite decent handling balance.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2024 Auto Bild Sports Car test (100.3 km/h, 1/7)
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (76.6 km/h, 1/10)
    • 2nd place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars UUHP test (2/7, +0.5% from best) and 3rd place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (3/20, +2.9% from best)
    • 3rd place straight aquaplaning in 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars test (3/8, +1.9% from best) and 5th place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (5/20, +0.9% from best)
  • Noise / Refinement (Comfort & Low Noise) Strong
    • 1st place noise in 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars test (1/8) and 1st place noise in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars UUHP test (1/7)
    • 1st place noise in 2024 Auto Bild Sports Car test (70.5 dB, 1/7) and 2nd place noise in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (68 dB, 2/10)
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test (1/8) and 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (1/20)
  • Dry Handling (Steering/Balance vs class average) Moderate
    • 3rd place dry handling in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (3/20, +0.5% from best) and 3rd place dry handling in 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars test (3/8, +1.2% from best)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2024 EVO test (2/7, +0.6% from best)
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Moderate
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars UUHP test (1/7)
    • 3rd place rolling resistance in 2024 Auto Bild Sports Car test (3/7, +3% from best) and 3rd place rolling resistance in 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars test (3/8, +4.8% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Performance Strong
    • 15th place wet braking in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (15/20, +14.5% from best) and 16th place wet braking in 2026 Summer Braking Super Test (16/50, +14.3% from best)
    • Last (8th) in wet braking in 2025 Die Reifentester UHP test (8/8, +16.3% from best)
    • 6th place wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars UUHP test (6/7, +17.2% from best)
  • Treadwear / Cost-per-km (Wear, Value) Strong
    • 17th place wear in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (42,100 km, 17/20, +34% vs best) and weak value ranking (14/20, +38.1% from best)
    • 13th place wear in 2025 ADAC test (40,100 km, 13/18, +46.1% vs best) with poor value metric (12/18, +182.9% from best)
    • Mid-to-lower durability in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (wear 12/20, +39% vs best) and 2025 Auto Zeitung test (wear 6/10, +35% vs best)
  • Dry Braking (Inconsistent; can be well off best) Moderate
    • Last (7th) in dry braking in 2024 EVO test (7/7, +14.3% from best)
    • 6th place dry braking in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars UUHP test (6/7, +12.8% from best) and 6th in 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test (6/8, +9% from best)
    • 8th place dry braking in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP test (8/10, +6.8% from best)
  • Wet Handling Consistency (pace varies by test) Moderate
    • 18th place wet handling in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (18/21, +3.5% from best) and 6th in 2024 EVO wet handling (6/7, +3.4% from best)
    • 6th place wet handling in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars UUHP test (6/7, +4.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 9
2026 Summer SUV Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

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 th...
Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Handling, Grass Traction, Gravel Traction
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3
of 8
2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro is a dry-road expert with a balanced, predictable driving character. It sits in the tight midfield group for dry handling and posts a short dry braking distance. It is the...
Strong:
Noise
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9
of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro also finishes ninth with its strongest performance in dry handling, where it matches the top scorers. Dry braking is short and rolling resistance is low. Projected mileage...
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13
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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8
of 8
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72

The Dutch Ultrac Pro struggles to keep up with the other sport tires. It holds its own in dry handling but falls behind in nearly all other important disciplines. The testers felt it would need a ...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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4
of 10
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

Comfort-focused and refined on the road, with quiet operation and precise steering, but lacking the ultimate grip to keep up with top performers. Predictable and friendly to drive, yet outpaced in ...
Strong:
Subj. Road Score
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6
of 7
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro features a harmoniously balanced driving behavior with short braking distances on dry roads. The tire impressed with pleasant rolling comfort and low rolling resistance, m...
Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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5
of 8
2025 Sports Cars Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

A well-balanced all-rounder with excellent aquaplaning resistance, good braking distances, and secure handling on both wet and dry surfaces. The Ultrac Pro offered good comfort and quiet rolling no...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning
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13
of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro showed secure driving characteristics with short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces, and quiet rolling noise for good comfort. It performed well in the aquaplaning ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort
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6
of 10
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

On dry surfaces, the Vredestein delivers average performance across all metrics without any standout strengths or notable weaknesses. Its wet weather behavior is mixed – while offering class-lead...
Strong:
Noise, Straight Aqua
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5
of 18
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Vredestein Ultrac Pro achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score in driving safety, although it doesn't replicate this in environmental performance. It offers good feedback and stabl...
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18
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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5
of 7
2024 EVO Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Testing the new Vredestein Ultrac Pro for the first time, it showed strong consistency across all tests, particularly in wet conditions. The tire performed well in wet circle and wet handling lap t...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Handling
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3
of 7
2024 Sports Car Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Strong:
Noise, Straight Aqua
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