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The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

8.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
93%
Wet Grip
83%
Road Feedback
89%
Handling
88%
Wear
83%
Comfort
85%
Buy again
84%
116 Reviews
86% Average
1,044,698 miles driven
29 Tests (avg: 7th)
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Summer Mid-Range
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8.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Dry
78.6
1.8x / 29 tests
Wet
74.9
2x / 44 tests
Comfort
72.9
0.32x / 17 tests
Value
59.9
0.42x / 22 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
78.4
31 tests
Braking
77.1
28 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 29
Publications: 13
Period: 2012 - 2021
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 116
Avg Rating: 86.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 235/35 R19 5/15 9 metrics
2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire Test EVO 2020 235/35 R19 7/7 11 metrics
2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test Sport Auto 2020 245/35 R19 4/10 12 metrics
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 265/35 R19 4/10 8 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 4/20 10 metrics
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test ADAC 2020 225/40 R18 6/16 1 metrics
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 8/49 2 metrics
2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews 2019 265/35 R19 5/8 11 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2019 245/45 R18 4/11 9 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 10/20 11 metrics
2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test Gute Fahrt 2019 225/40 R18 10/12 4 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 9/45 2 metrics
2018 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2018 225/45 R17 11/11 9 metrics
2018 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World 2018 225/45 R17 6/16 7 metrics
2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2017 245/40 R18 2/9 6 metrics
2016 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express 2016 225/40 R18 9/9 0 metrics
2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test Sport Auto 2016 235/40 R18 8/8 0 metrics
2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2016 255/35 R20 5/6 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 4/16 0 metrics
2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test EVO 2015 225/40 R18 5/10 0 metrics
2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test Off Road 2015 255/55 R18 8/9 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2015 275/35 R19 4/7 0 metrics
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2015 225/40 R18 11/14 0 metrics
2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test EVO 2014 225/45 R17 6/10 0 metrics
2014 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE 2014 225/45 R17 7/11 0 metrics
2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express 2013 225/45 R17 8/10 0 metrics
2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test Sport Auto 2013 225/40 R18 9/10 0 metrics
2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test ADAC 2013 225/45 R17 5/18 0 metrics
2012 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO 2012 225/45 R17 8/10 0 metrics

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Latest Tire Test Results
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19 • 2021
5th/15
A well balanced tire with precise handling qualities on wet roads, stable cornering, short dry braking distances, good value for money.
High rolling resistance.
Recommended.
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18 • 2020
6th/16
Good in the dry
Slightly weak in the wet
Recommended
2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test
245/35 R19 • 2020
4th/10
High dry driving stability, very quiet and comfortable.
Understeer and lower grip levels in the wet, only average aquaplaning resistance, high rolling resistance.
The updated Vorti stands for comfort over dynamics.
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Questions and Answers for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

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March 22, 2018

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?

The Vorti are known to have a low level of comfort. I would suggest looking at the FK510 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 if comfort is your priority.
September 4, 2019

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, Mark

The Vorti is great on track, but if you're just using it on track days, maybe something like a Nankang NS2R or AR1 would be more in budget and more fun on track?
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Size Price Range  
245/40 R18 $213.99 - $213.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
255/35 R19 $205.99 - $205.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
Available in 35 tire sizes - View all.

Review Summary

Based on 107 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti very highly, praising its strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, solid high-speed stability, and good value. Many also report low noise and decent comfort, with several noting excellent tread life, while a minority cite faster wear on powerful cars and heavier construction affecting efficiency. A smaller group reports weaker wet performance and balance issues, but these are outweighed by the numerous high-score reviews. Overall, the Ultrac Vorti is viewed as a sporty, confidence-inspiring tire that competes with premium brands at a lower price.

Strengths
  • Dry grip
  • Wet grip
  • Handling/feedback
  • High-speed stability
  • Low noise
  • Comfort
  • Value for money
  • Tread life
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet performance inconsistency
  • Faster wear for some users
  • Heavy/rolling resistance
  • Noise for some sizes

Top 3 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Reviews

Given 60% while driving a Opel Astra J 2.0 CDTI (235/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
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 Vredesteins for us.
Helpful 851
July 14, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 11,000 average miles
3 year old from manufacture and lots of cracking resulting in the tires deflating. DO NOT BUY!
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Helpful 868
May 25, 2025
Given 71% while driving a Hyundai Creta SX (215/65 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Poor Wet Grip with compared with Michelin and Contis and the tire aquaplaned even in very little water accumulated on the road.
Helpful 968
December 3, 2024

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Latest Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Reviews

Given 54% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
Don’t buy, I’ve only had the tires 18 months and they’re covered in cracks and causing the tire to deflate. Tires are only 2 years from manufacture.
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Helpful 225
November 12, 2025
Given 53% while driving a BMW BMW E90 (275/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Amazing in the dry
Helpful 923
March 29, 2024
Given 94% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Lovely tires worth every penny .
Helpful 939
April 27, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Saab Automobile Saab 9 5 Aero (235/45 R20) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
I have read all sorts of mixed reviews on these tires and find it a bit perplexing. I'm on my second set and can't fault them. I've had several high powered cars and gone through a range of top tier tires that were all good but didn't match these Maybe it's a tire to car symmetry that makes for mixed feedback who knows.
Helpful 966
November 11, 2022
Given 87% while driving a Opel Astra J 2.0 CDTI (245/40 R20) on mostly country roads for 13,000 spirited miles
Excellent tire, much better than Rainsoport 5 and Prem Cont 6. In dry "feels like" semislick.
Helpful 984
April 3, 2022
Given 89% while driving a Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD M (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
Previous tires were 205-55-16 XL, Vredestein Ultrac Satin. Now 225-45-17 xl ultrac vorti and I am very satisfied with them. The cornering behavior is very good, the tires do not disappoint you in an evasive maneuver. Never experienced an unsafe feeling for a moment. They drive great above 200km/h. They do wear out quickly, 4mm left after 10,000km. Alfa Romeo 147 jtdm 16v 170pk
Helpful 1027
August 1, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Audi Audi a5 2008 2.7 (Remapped) (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 13 average miles
Absolutely Fantastic Tires. I fitted one on the front of my car new. Already had a Dunlop SP GT fitted new 3 weeks earlier, that dunlop is now in need of replacing after just 13,000 miles. The Vorti will easily last another year. Can't recommend this brand enough.
Helpful 1085
June 13, 2021
Given 99% while driving a BMW Z3 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
The best tires I ever had after using alot of other brands. The design is beautiful to start.. Making about 30.000km and still alot to use. The dry and wet are awesome no issues, cornering is good. Confort they are very good but not the best at it, they more sporty! The noise I would say also OK, in noise you can find better ones. Definitely will buy them again! I recommend
Helpful 1087
May 13, 2021
Given 91% while driving a Audi A6 S line, LeMans 2.0 TDi 170 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,500 spirited miles
I don't care thaat much about wear rate but these tires are signficantly better then all my previous tires: PZero, Kumho PS91 and Michelin PS4. What i appreciate the most is the road confort and the feedback you get. It decreases the noise and feel impact with bumps and holes. Maybe it's not as precise as the PS4 but they have a better price and on country roads they feel better. Highway driving is a pleasure, you feel the good connection with the roads no matter the if it's raining or it's 40 degrees Celsius. On my 1.7 tons car the recomended(by Audi) front pressure is 2.7Bar and on the back is 2.3Bar. I keep them at 2.8 and 2.4 Bar and it's great. I Know this model has been for a long time in the market so i bought them last spring. So far i have driven 12000km and i still have 6.2mm left. In May 2021 there is no stock in Romania and i am glad i got them last year. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is the best tire i had so far. Safe trips and no events while driving!
Helpful 953
May 6, 2021
Given 87% while driving a Maserati Granturismo (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Excellent tires.
Helpful 1233
April 10, 2021
Given 93% while driving a Renault Kadjar, Dynamic S Nav 4WD (225/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,000 miles
Very good... A little uncomfortable, maybe because of my 19 inch wheels, but no big deal really, i would buy them again...
Helpful 1097
March 30, 2021
Volkswagen (235/35 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
Done around 17k miles and still got 5mm thread left all around. Will definitely recommend these to everyone
Helpful 1008
February 4, 2021
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