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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.

The quick answer

Owners say 86% from 117 owner reviews 80% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 29 independent tests Latest: P5 of 15 · 2021 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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

Tire Reviews Score

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

8.8/10

Better than 83% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 15 tests
  • 117 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests15 tests · 9 publications · 2017-2021 82% 90%
Owner reviews117 owner reviews · rated 86% 88% 10%
Combined 83% 8.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 79% 44% 14
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 87% 40% 14
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 14% 9% 11
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 33% 7% 11

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 83% 11
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 80% 14

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2021 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P5 / 15
  2. 2020 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire Test EVO · 235/35 R19 P7 / 7
  3. 2020 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test Sport Auto · 245/35 R19 P4 / 10
  4. 2020 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test Auto Bild · 265/35 R19 P4 / 10
  5. 2020 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P4 / 20
  6. 2020 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P6 / 16
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  1. 2020 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P8 / 50
  2. 2019 2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews · 265/35 R19 P5 / 8
  3. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18 P4 / 11
  4. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P10 / 20
  5. 2019 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test Gute Fahrt · 225/40 R18 P10 / 10
  6. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P9 / 53
  7. 2018 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17 P11 / 11
  8. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P6 / 16
  9. 2017 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 P2 / 9
  10. 2016 2016 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/40 R18 P9 / 9 Placing only
  11. 2016 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test Sport Auto · 235/40 R18 P8 / 8 Placing only
  12. 2016 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20 P5 / 6 Placing only
  13. 2016 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC · 225/45 R17 P4 / 16 Placing only
  14. 2015 2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test EVO · 225/40 R18 P5 / 10 Placing only
  15. 2015 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test Off Road · 255/55 R18 P8 / 9 Placing only
  16. 2015 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 275/35 R19 P4 / 7 Placing only
  17. 2015 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 P11 / 14 Placing only
  18. 2014 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P6 / 10 Placing only
  19. 2014 2014 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE · 225/45 R17 P7 / 11 Placing only
  20. 2013 2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only
  21. 2013 2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P9 / 10 Placing only
  22. 2013 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P5 / 19 Placing only
  23. 2012 2012 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only

Tested 29 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti averages a finish of 7th.

29 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
2nd Best
11th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20122021

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test P5 of 15

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Every independent test of the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20212021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19P5 / 15
20202020 EVO UHP Summer Tire TestEVO · 235/35 R19P7 / 7
20202020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire TestSport Auto · 245/35 R19P4 / 10
20202020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 265/35 R19P4 / 10
20202020 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P4 / 20
20202020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P6 / 16
20202020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P8 / 50
20192019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 265/35 R19P5 / 8Tested by Tire Reviews
20192019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18P4 / 11
20192019 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P10 / 20
20192019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire TestGute Fahrt · 225/40 R18P10 / 10
20192019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P9 / 53
20182018 AMS Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R17P11 / 11
20182018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17P6 / 16
20172017 Auto Bild UHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18P2 / 9
20162016 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18P9 / 9
20162016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/40 R18P8 / 8
20162016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20P5 / 6
20162016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17ADAC · 225/45 R17P4 / 16
20152015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18P5 / 10
20152015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire TestOff Road · 255/55 R18P8 / 9
20152015 Auto Bild Performance Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 275/35 R19P4 / 7
20152015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18P11 / 14
20142014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17P6 / 10
20142014 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 225/45 R17P7 / 11
20132013 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P8 / 10
20132013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P9 / 10
20132013 European Summer Sports Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17P5 / 19
20122012 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17P8 / 10

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Running Costs
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In 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.

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti€38.23
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2020 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range42 sizes available

235-355Width25-55Profile18-24Rim2014First On Market

EU LabelAcross 42 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-73dB B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in the wet?
Across the 14 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti stops 3% longer than premium rivals, 2.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 79/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 117 reviews.
How good is the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in the dry?
Across the 14 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 2.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 87/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 117 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti?
Across the 10 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's rolling resistance is 11.1% higher than premium rivals, 8.7% higher than mid-range rivals and 19.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti last?
Based on test and owner data, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is expected to last around 20,282 miles (32,641 km).
What do owners say about the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti?
Across 117 owner ratings the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti averages 86%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 8.3. 34 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 86% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti (11)
How much does the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti cost to run?
In 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. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, at €25.16.
What is the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti?
Owners rate the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 108 reviews.
How well do the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 108 reviews. 34 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti again, based on the 112 owner reviews that answered the question. 64% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's wet grip?
Of the 101 owner reviews analyzed for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 46 mention wet grip: 38 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent grip both wet & dry, superb handling, a slightly stiffer sidewall, so excellent feedback and smooth/quiet/comfy to boot". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's dry grip?
Of the 101 owner reviews analyzed for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 44 mention dry grip: 43 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "In dry "feels like" semislick". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's road noise?
Of the 101 owner reviews analyzed for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 37 mention road noise: 32 praise it (quiet) and 5 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Another huge point for me is road noise. I always found the Contis quite noisy for my car but these are excellent". Read those reviews
What does the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti replace?
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is the successor to the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta in Vredestein's range.
Has the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti been replaced?
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti has been replaced by the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+.
What sizes does the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti come in?
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is available in 84 sizes, ranging from 235-355/25-55 R18-24.
Owner Questions (2)
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Questions and Answers for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

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,
Mark Show less
September 4, 2019
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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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
March 22, 2018
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.

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Owner Reviews

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What 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.

What owners mention most counted across 101 reviews

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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

Most helpful 60%

“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...”

  • Opel Astra J 2.0 CDTI
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 974 found this helpful
Most critical 47%

“. 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...”

  • Volkswagen 2.0 TDI 4Motion 16V
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 860 found this helpful
Longest term 100%

“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...”

  • Audi 3,0 tdi quattro sport
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 457 found this helpful

All 108 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti reviews

Score spread across 103 written reviews
89%
oti
Initial Impressions
my best set of tires I have ever owned, tanks potholes really well, no sidewall damage and I can count the puntures I have had on one hand. The wear got reduced due to bad alignement that meant it wore more on the inside than the outside, otherwise these tires would have lasted upto 80,000km. Very comfortable driving on them, road noise is also quite good, not too loud.

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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 41
54%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 356
60%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 974

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56%
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3 year old from manufacture and lots of cracking resulting in the tires deflating. DO NOT BUY!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 1,002
71%
Member
Poor Wet Grip with compared with Michelin and Contis and the tire aquaplaned even in very little water accumulated on the road.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,089
53%
Member
  • BMW BMW E90
  • 275/35 R19
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Amazing in the dry
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 1,038
94%
Member
  • Skoda
  • 225/45 R17
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Lovely tires worth every penny .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,080
86%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,088
87%
Member
Excellent tire, much better than Rainsoport 5 and Prem Cont 6. In dry "feels like" semislick.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,106
89%
Member
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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,140
90%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,206
99%
Member
  • BMW Z3
  • 225/45 R17
  • 30,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,217
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