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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

Vredestein Ultrac Pro - Official Image

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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking (stopping performance consistency) Strong
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
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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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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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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