“Stiff carcass, great feedback and handling when new. If you drive a lot, go for it. Thrown away after 3 years, became to dry and went all over the place. No dry rot. Almost wrecked the car twice in dry. No more...”
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Replaced by the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ Replaces the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is a max-performance summer tire that consistently impresses with strong dry grip, sharp handling and confident high-speed stability, often feeling more “premium” than its mid-range price suggests. Independent tests back up the sporty character, frequently placing it near the top on dry handling and showing competitive dry braking. The main trade-offs are efficiency and some wet-weather limitations: rolling resistance is regularly poor, and wet braking/aquaplaning performance can trail the best.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated July 2026.
- 117owner reviews
- 1,082,698miles driven
- 29professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 29 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti averages a finish of 7th.
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 | P5 / 15 | |
| 2020 | 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire TestEVO · 235/35 R19 | P7 / 7 | |
| 2020 | 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire TestSport Auto · 245/35 R19 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 265/35 R19 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P4 / 20 | |
| 2020 | 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18 | P6 / 16 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P8 / 50 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 265/35 R19 | P5 / 8 | Tested by Tire Reviews |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18 | P4 / 11 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P10 / 20 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire TestGute Fahrt · 225/40 R18 | P10 / 10 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P9 / 53 | |
| 2018 | 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17 | P11 / 11 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17 | P6 / 16 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 | P2 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18 | P9 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/40 R18 | P8 / 8 | |
| 2016 | 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20 | P5 / 6 | |
| 2016 | 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17ADAC · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 16 | |
| 2015 | 2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18 | P5 / 10 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire TestOff Road · 255/55 R18 | P8 / 9 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 275/35 R19 | P4 / 7 | |
| 2015 | 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 | P11 / 14 | |
| 2014 | 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17 | P6 / 10 | |
| 2014 | 2014 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 11 | |
| 2013 | 2013 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 10 | |
| 2013 | 2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18 | P9 / 10 | |
| 2013 | 2013 European Summer Sports Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17 | P5 / 19 | |
| 2012 | 2012 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 10 |
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Running Costs
View TestIn 245/45 R18, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is projected to cost €38.23 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €956 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Wet
Noise
70-73dB B
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Hi! I'm looking for a tire which is not too expensive (not a low budget),but good on the track and road legal. Show more
Hi!
I'm looking for a tire which is not too expensive (not a low budget),but good on the track and road legal. I have an Alfa Romeo 156 2,5V6 190PS 1325kg (Built in 2001). I will to use it just on the track and on the way betwenn the Track and my home. For Daily drive i use another car.
Can you give me an advice which would be the best choice for me? The original Tire size is 215/45 R17, 225/45 R17 and 235/40 R17. The rim is a 8X17".
Thank you!
Best regards,
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Dear all, can you please advise which tires are more comfortable, less noisy between Vredestein Ultrac Vorti and Falken Azenis FK510 (or any other, preferring… Show more
Dear all,
can you please advise which tires are more comfortable, less noisy between Vredestein Ultrac Vorti and Falken Azenis FK510 (or any other, preferring comfort and longevity) for my Ford Mondeo estate 2.0 TDCi 163 with tires 235/40 r19 96? Show less
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 108 reviews
Most drivers rate the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti very highly, praising its strong dry grip, confident handling/steering feedback, and an overall “premium” feel for the money. Many also report good comfort and reduced road noise versus rival performance tires, with several noting respectable tread life for normal road use. A smaller but recurring set of reviews report weaker wet confidence (especially in standing water) and faster or inconsistent wear, with some also noticing the tire's weight/rolling resistance impacting acceleration or fuel economy.
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Owner ratings averaged from 117 ratings
- Owner score 86%
- Dry Grip 93%
- Road Feedback 89%
- Handling 88%
- Comfort 85%
- Wet Grip 83%
- Wear 83%
Featured reviews
“. After reading reviews decide to buy ultrac vorti. Cant belive that reviews are good on this tire. Drive them one season only in summer and I'm verry disappointing (previus dunlop rt 2 with 2mm hande better) Only good...”
“The Vortis surprised me by how much of an improvement they were over the Sessantas. They have better wet grip, are more quiet and I can 'lean' on them a lot more. Fabulous tire that I will buy again next month after...”
All 108 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti reviews
- Honda Stream
- 225/50 R17
- 38,000 miles
My only gripe is when you push them hard on a very hot day they don't have as much grip as the goodyear Eagle F1 Assymmetric 5 that I used to own, and they are also heavier which affects acceleration on my Honda Stream.
But these are really excellent tires, I would classify them as premium touring tires.
- Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP
- 235/35 R19
- 9,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Opel Astra J 2.0 CDTI
- 235/45 R18
- 20,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
If you drive a lot, go for it.
Thrown away after 3 years, became to dry and went all over the place. No dry rot.
Almost wrecked the car twice in dry.
No more Vredesteins for us.
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