Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin averages a finish of 8th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 69% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 18% across 9 tests.
2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test P7 of 9
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 nice to drive on, it just lacked grip.
Where the Vredestein Ultrac Satin 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 Weak | 9 | P9.8 of 11.7 | 18% | - |
| Dry Handling | 7 | P8.1 of 12.4 | 40% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3 | P7.7 of 12.3 | 46% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 9 | P6.7 of 11.7 | 41% | - |
| Wet Handling | 8 | P6.9 of 12.1 | 40% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3 | P5.3 of 12.3 | 57% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P2 of 8 | 86% | - |
| Straight Aqua Strong | 6 | P3.5 of 10.8 | 69% | 1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P2 of 10 | 89% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 2 | P6.5 of 9 | 36% | - |
| Sand Traction | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Grass Traction | 2 | P4 of 9.5 | 63% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 4 | P2.8 of 11.3 | 78% | 3 |
| Subj. Noise | 2 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 2 |
| Noise | 4 | P3.5 of 12.3 | 72% | 1 |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P3 of 10 | 78% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P8 of 20 | 63% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 6 | P5.3 of 10.8 | 55% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Ultrac Satin. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Premium Contact 6
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Maxxis Premitra HP5
6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind
|
6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Nokian zLine
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Falken Azenis FK510
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Proxes Sport
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Avon ZV7
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin Primacy 4
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T005
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Drawn from 12 tests. Updated November 11, 2025.
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.
relatively low rolling resistance- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
low rolling resistance- 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test (2020)
low rolling resistance- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)
Low rolling resistance- 2017 AZ Summer Tire Test (2017)
low rolling resistance- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
Very good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
Very high aquaplaning resistance- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020)
Good aquaplaning resistance- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test (2020)
good resistance to aquaplaning- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
good handling in all conditions- 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test (2020)
good wet handling- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)
Good handling on wet surfaces- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
high comfort levels- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test (2020)
good comfort- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020)
Long braking distances in the dry- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
long dry braking distances- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020)
Very long braking in the dry and wet- 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020)
Below average braking performance in the dry- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test (2020)
Long dry braking- 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test (2020)
Long wet braking- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020)
Very long braking in the dry and wet- 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020)
it just lacked grip- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
Average levels of grip- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
a tendency to understeer on dry surfaces- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
tendency to understeer on dry roads- 2017 AZ Summer Tire Test (2017)
slow response to steering- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
Slow response to steering and a tendency to understeer on wet surfaces, poor resistance to aquaplaning- 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test (2017)
Every tester write-up on the Vredestein Ultrac Satin (10 tests) and 42 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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 nice to drive on, it just lacked grip.
Good - A good looking tire with a good wet performance, but with some drawbacks.
Conditionally recommended
Recommended
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Vredestein tires