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Vredestein Ultrac Pro Test Results

Tested 2024 to 2026 8 publications

Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro averages a finish of 7th. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 82% of the field across 9 tests; its weakest is Wet Circle, at 38% across 8 tests.

  • 14Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 3Podium finishes
  • 7thAverage finish
  • 51%Field beaten on average
  • 8Publications
Vredestein Ultrac Pro

14 tests, 2024 to 2026

0%50%100%202420252026Average 51%2024 Sports Car Tire Test (2024): P3 of 7, Beat 67% of the field2024 EVO Summer Tire Test (2024): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout (2025): P18 of 52, Beat 67% of the field2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025): P5 of 18, Beat 76% of the field2025 AZ Summer Tire Test (2025): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (2025): P13 of 20, Beat 37% of the field2025 Sports Cars Tire Test (2025): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test (2025): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test (2025): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test (2025): P8 of 8, Beat 0% of the field2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? (2026): P13 of 50, Beat 76% of the field2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test (2026): P9 of 20, Beat 53% of the field2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test (2026): P3 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (2026): P2 of 9, Beat 75% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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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

Record by discipline

Where the Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 14 P7.9 of 16.8 40% -
Dry Handling 10 P6.1 of 10.7 45% -
Dry Circle 1 P6 of 10 44% -
Subj. Dry Handling 4 P5 of 11.3 51% -
Subj. Road Score 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Wet
Wet Braking 14 P8.6 of 16.8 46% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P6 of 18 71% -
Wet Handling 10 P6.7 of 10.7 43% -
Subj. Wet Handling 4 P5.8 of 11.3 40% -
Wet Circle Weak 8 P7.4 of 11.5 38% -
Straight Aqua 11 P4.8 of 11.1 64% 2
Curved Aquaplaning 7 P5.7 of 12.7 61% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P4 of 9 63% -
Gravel Traction 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Sand Traction 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Grass Traction 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6 P3 of 12.3 79% 2
Subj. Noise 2 P3 of 7.5 69% -
Noise Strong 9 P3.6 of 11.9 82% 3
Value
Wear 4 P12 of 17 33% -
Value 4 P12 of 17 32% -
Rolling Resistance 10 P4.6 of 10.4 64% 2
Fuel Consumption 1 P15 of 18 18% -
Abrasion 3 P9 of 16 46% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Ultrac Pro. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9 1 8 - 11%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind Compare with Potenza Sport 7 1 6 - 14%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind Compare with Pilot Sport 5 7 0 7 - 0%
Continental SportContact 7 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind Compare with SportContact 7 7 0 7 - 0%
Falken Azenis FK520 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Azenis FK520 6 6 0 - 100%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Proxes Sport 2 6 6 0 - 100%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 6 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind Compare with N Fera Sport SU2 6 2 3 1 40%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Pilot Sport 4 S 6 2 4 - 33%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Advan Sport V107 5 4 1 - 80%
Firestone Firehawk Sport 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Firehawk Sport 5 4 1 - 80%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind Compare with SportMaxx RT 2 5 4 1 - 80%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind Compare with P Zero PZ4 5 3 2 - 60%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Eagle F1 SuperSport 5 2 3 - 40%
Continental PremiumContact 7 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with PremiumContact 7 5 0 5 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Evo 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Ventus Evo 5 0 5 - 0%
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Ecsta Sport PS72 4 1 3 - 25%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 4 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Potenza Sport Evo 4 1 2 1 33%
Linglong Sport Master 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Ceat SportDrive 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ Predecessor 6 1 11th 37%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro This tire 14 0 7th 51%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 14 tests. Updated April 9, 2026.

Across 14 summer tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro shows a clear pattern as a comfort/efficiency-leaning UHP tire with standout aquaplaning security. It repeatedly posts class-leading or near-leading results in straight-line aquaplaning and is frequently among the quietest tires on test, while also delivering very competitive rolling resistance in several comparisons. Overall rankings are generally mid-pack to upper-mid-pack, with occasional podium finishes when the test weighting rewards its refinement and water-shedding strengths.

Its main limitation is that core grip metrics-especially wet braking and (in some tests) wet handling and dry braking-are not consistently at the front of the class, and durability/value scoring can be a drag in tests that include wear and cost. This creates a tire that can look excellent in safety-in-standing-water and daily comfort measures, but less convincing when judged primarily on ultimate stopping power and long-term economy.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    Details
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test (76.6 km/h)
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2024 Sports Car Tire Test (100.3 km/h)
    • 3rd place straight aquaplaning in 2026 Autobild Sports Cars test (+1.9% from best) and 3rd in 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP (+0.7% from best)
    • Top-3 curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (3rd/20, +2.9% from best) and 2025 Sports Cars UUHP test (2nd/7, +0.5% from best)
  • Noise / Refinement (Comfort bias) Strong
    Details
    • 1st place noise in 2026 Autobild Sports Cars test (70.9 dB) and explicitly described as the best in the field for noise in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test
    • 1st place noise in 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP test (72 dB) and 1st place noise in 2024 Sports Car Tire Test (70.5 dB)
    • Very strong comfort scoring: 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test and 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (6.92 kg/t) and called out as the lowest rolling resistance in the field
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP test (8.0 kg/t)
    • Competitive rolling resistance top-3/4 in performance-focused tests: 3rd/8 in 2026 Autobild Sports Cars (+4.8% from best), 3rd/7 in 2024 EVO (+4.2% from best), 4th/20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test
  • Dry Handling (lap-speed capability, inconsistent but with peaks) Moderate
    Details
    • 3rd place dry handling in 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test (3/20, +0.5% from best)
    • 3rd place dry handling in 2026 Autobild Sports Cars test (3/8, +1.2% from best)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test (2/7, +0.6% from best)
  • Road noise Strong in 9 of 12 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 7 of 12 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 7 of 12 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 6 of 12 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking (stopping performance consistency) Strong
    Details
    • 15th place wet braking in 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test (15/20, +14.5% from best)
    • 8th/8 in wet braking in 2025 Die Reifentester UHP test (+16.3% from best)
    • 17th/21 wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (+14.3% from best)
    • Bottom-tier relative results also reflected in braking shootouts: 16th/50 wet braking in 2026 Summer Braking Super Test (+14.3% from best) and 18th/52 in 2025 shootout (+13.9% from best)
  • Treadwear / Long-term Economy (wear & value scoring) Moderate
    Details
    • Wear ranked 17th/20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test (42,100 km, +34% from best) with value only 14th/20 (+38.1% from best)
    • ADAC 2025: wear 13th/18 (40,100 km, +46.1% from best) and value 12th/18 (+182.9% from best)
    • 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance: value 15th/20 (+67.9% from best) with rolling resistance only 14th/20 (+20.6% from best), indicating mixed running-cost outcomes depending on test weighting
  • Dry Braking (often mid-to-lower tier in sporty groups) Moderate
    Details
    • Last in class dry braking in 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test (7/7, +14.3% from best)
    • 6th/7 dry braking in 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP test (+12.8% from best) and 6th/8 in 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test (+9% from best)
    • Below mid-pack dry braking in Tire Rack 2025 UUHP test (8/10, +6.8% from best) and Auto Bild 2025 Summer Performance test (17/21, +7.4% from best)
  • Wet Handling / Lateral Wet Grip (variable, with some low rankings) Moderate
    Details
    • 18th/21 wet handling in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (+3.5% from best) and 19th/21 wet circle (+4.7% from best)
    • 6th/7 wet handling in 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test (+3.4% from best)
    • 8th/8 subjective wet handling in 2025 Die Reifentester test (+60% from best)
  • Steering feel Strong in 4 of 12 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Moderate in 2 of 12 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 14

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 4 tests
P2 of 9 Beat 75% of the field

2026 Summer SUV Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 255/45 R19 Vorbildlich (Exemplary)

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.

StrongNoiseRolling Resistance WeakDry HandlingGravel TractionGrass Traction WinnerHankook Ventus Evo

P3 of 8 Beat 57% of the field

2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 255/35 R19 gut (Good)

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 quietest tire in the test at 70.9 dB and also delivers good fuel-saving potential through low rolling resistance. The trade-off is that it doesn't stand out in any single area - a consistent all-rounder rather than a class leader. At around 740 euros per set it also offers good value.

StrongNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P9 of 20 Beat 53% of the field

2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild 245/45 R19 gut (Good)

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 is one of the lower figures in the finalist group, which reduces its cost efficiency and is its main weakness relative to its performance level.

WinnerHankook Ventus Evo

2025 8 tests
P8 of 8 Beat 0% of the field

2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test

Die Reifentester 225/40 R18

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 major update to compete at the front again.

WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight Aqua WinnerKumho Ecsta Sport PS72

P4 of 10 Beat 67% of the field

2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Rack 275/35 R19

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 both wet and dry conditions by the best in the category.

StrongSubj. Road Score WinnerKumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 295/30 R20

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, making it the quietest tire in the test. However, it showed a tendency to oversteer on wet surfaces, which affected its overall rating. While it performed well in aquaplaning tests, the Vredestein lacked stable lateral guidance on dry surfaces compared to the top performers. Its excellent rating for low noise and rolling resistance make it a good choice for those prioritizing comfort and efficiency.

StrongCurved AquaplaningNoiseRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet Circle WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P5 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

2025 Sports Cars Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 245/35 R19

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 noise. Its only comparative weakness was mid-range performance in wet braking tests. Priced at approximately €760 per set, it provides good value among the premium brands.

StrongCurved AquaplaningSubj. Comfort WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P13 of 20 Beat 37% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

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 tests with good resistance to hydroplaning. Its main limitations were delayed turn-in response during handling tests and restricted mileage of about 20,462 miles, which combined with its higher price point of €368 limited its cost-effectiveness. Despite these drawbacks, the tire's overall balanced performance earned it a "satisfactory" rating.

StrongSubj. Comfort WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P6 of 10 Beat 44% of the field

2025 AZ Summer Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R18

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-leading aquaplaning resistance, it struggles with braking performance on wet roads. The Vredestein handles predictably but without the precision or feedback of premium competitors. It runs quietly and provides good comfort, making it pleasant for everyday use. The Dutch tire represents solid middle-ground value with reasonable wear characteristics and efficiency, best suited for drivers seeking balanced all-weather capability at a more affordable price point than premium brands.

StrongStraight AquaNoise WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P5 of 18 Beat 76% of the field

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

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 stable handling on dry roads, with excellent braking. It performs well in wet conditions, achieving "good" ratings for braking and handling, ensuring safe and precise control. However, its aquaplaning resistance is just adequate. Its environmental performance falls short of "good" due to only satisfactory projected mileage and higher weight, though it achieves a "good" score for abrasion and just manages a "good" rating for fuel consumption.

WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2024 2 tests
P5 of 7 Beat 33% of the field

2024 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

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 times, coming in just two meters behind the best in wet braking. Its strongest showing was in dry handling, where it offered good precision and adjustability, though it placed seventh and last in dry braking. The tire demonstrated progressive, predictable behavior and was easily managed at the limit. While its weak point was dry braking, it showed decent refinement on the road and strong overall performance that nearly matched the top-tier tires.

StrongDry HandlingWet Braking WeakDry BrakingWet HandlingCurved Aquaplaning WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P3 of 7 Beat 67% of the field

2024 Sports Car Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 295/30 R20

StrongStraight AquaNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

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