Vredestein Ultrac Satin - Test Results

Test Statistics

12

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

12^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 12 summer tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin delivers mid-pack overall performance with standout aquaplaning security and strong NVH/comfort traits, especially on SUVs. Wet and dry handling are often competitive, but braking-particularly dry and occasionally wet-regularly trails class leaders, which depresses overall rankings. Rolling resistance ranges from good to average.
Key strengths include best-in-class aquaplaning in multiple tests and class-leading comfort/noise in SUV-focused evaluations. Weaknesses center on braking consistency, with several bottom-tier dry and wet braking results. The tire suits drivers prioritizing hydroplaning safety and comfort over shortest-stop braking.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning / Wet Safety Strong Details
• 1st curved aquaplaning, 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Test
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Zeitung (225/50 R17), article: 'significant advantage'
• Top-5 straight aquaplaning in multiple SUV tests (2020 ViBilagare 4/8; 2020 AB AllRad 5/10)
Comfort and Noise (NVH) Strong Details
• 1st for comfort and noise in 2020 ViBilagare SUV Test
• 1st for comfort and noise in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Good subjective comfort in 2020 Gute Fahrt (1st comfort, 1st noise)
Wet Handling Competence Moderate Details
• Wet handling 5/9 (+1.1%) and subjective wet handling 3/9 in 2021 Tire Reviews SUV
• Wet handling 7/20 and subjective 7/20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Wet handling 6/20 (+1.0%) in 2017 Auto Bild
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate Details
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2017 AMS (noted as second to Continental)
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2020 AB AllRad (SUV) 7.26 kg/t
• Mid-pack to decent in other tests (2020 AZ 9/20; 2021 TR SUV 4/9)
SUV All-surface capability (light off-road) Minor Details
• Gravel traction 3/8 and article mention 'good on gravel' in 2021 TR SUV
• Gravel handling 2/10, grass traction 2/10 in 2020 AB AllRad SUV

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 10/10 (+22.5%) in 2020 17" Summer Tire Test
• 20/20 (+9.1%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Bottom-third results in multiple SUV tests (2021 TR SUV 8/9; 2020 Gute Fahrt 7/8; 2017 AB SUV 9/10)
Wet Braking Consistency Strong Details
• 10/10 (+25.3%) in 2020 17" Summer Tire Test
• 7/9 (+11.5%) in 2021 TR SUV; 6/8 (+15.3%) in 2020 ViBilagare SUV
• 8/10 (+14%) in 2017 Auto Bild SUV
Overall Ranking Variability / Competitiveness Moderate Details
• Average overall position 7.9 across 12 tests
• Bottom-tier finishes: 11/11 (2018 ACE), 9/10 (2017 AZ), 9/10 (2020 17" test), 9/10 (2017 AB SUV)
• Few podiums; best overall 3/10 in 2020 AB AllRad
Dry Handling Pace (not braking) Minor Details
• Middle results: 6/9 in 2021 TR SUV; 14/20 in 2020 AZ; 8/10 in 2017 AB SUV
• Occasional good showing but not leading (4/10 in 2017 AMS)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

The Vredestein Ultrac Satin is a tire we'd like to see trade some of its aquaplaning performance for some more rubber on the ground for improvements in the grip tests, as subjectively the tire was ...

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking

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