Vredestein Premium ULTRAC
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How the Ultrac evaluated
Wet 94 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 78 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 8 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 45 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based solely on measurements from independent tests.
Where Vredestein ULTRAC stands among comparable tyres
Compared with 34 tyres — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 32 757 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 42 355 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.9 36 032 Ft 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 8.8 47 349 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV 8.7 44 499 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 29 600 Ft 
Falken AZENIS FK520 8.3 33 130 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.2 20 845 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.2 46 010 Ft 
Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 8.2 29 307 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.1 22 605 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.1 37 039 Ft 
Hankook K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X 8.0 22 586 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 25 705 Ft 
Falken AZENIS FK510A AO 7.9 41 502 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC 7.8 28 752 Ft This tyre 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.8 22 488 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 7.7 29 163 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.6 29 174 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.6 22 499 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.6 47 849 Ft 
Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.5 43 933 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.4 42 998 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 27 586 Ft 
Kumho HS51 7.2 34 233 Ft 
Pirelli SCORPION VERDE 7.2 45 203 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 7.2 24 326 Ft 
Nokian Tyres Wetproof SUV 7.2 
Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 28 379 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 7.0 39 614 Ft 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 6.8 21 755 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P1 6.8 47 766 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.5 16 998 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 5.0 27 111 Ft Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 27 111 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 32 757 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.1 32 757 Ft
- 2. 9.0 42 355 Ft
- 3. 8.9 36 032 Ft
- 4. 8.8 47 349 Ft
- 5. 8.7 44 499 Ft
- 6. 8.6 29 600 Ft
- 7. 8.3 33 130 Ft
- 8. 8.2 20 845 Ft
- 8. 8.2 46 010 Ft
- 8. 8.2 29 307 Ft
- 11. 8.1 22 605 Ft
- 11. 8.1 37 039 Ft
- 13. 8.0 22 586 Ft
- 14. 7.9 25 705 Ft
- 14. 7.9 41 502 Ft
- 16. 7.8 28 752 Ft
- 16. 7.8 22 488 Ft
- 18. 7.7 29 163 Ft
- 19. 7.6 29 174 Ft
- 19. 7.6 22 499 Ft
- 19. 7.6 47 849 Ft
- 22. 7.5 43 933 Ft
- 23. 7.4 42 998 Ft
- 24. 7.3 27 586 Ft
- 25. 7.2 34 233 Ft
- 25. 7.2 45 203 Ft
- 25. 7.2 24 326 Ft
- 25. 7.2
- 29. 7.0 28 379 Ft
- 29. 7.0 39 614 Ft
- 31. 6.8 21 755 Ft
- 31. 6.8 47 766 Ft
- 33. 6.5 16 998 Ft
- 34. 5.0 27 111 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/45 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Bridgestone T005 works out cheaper per 100 km.
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Vredestein ULTRAC belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
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What owners say
These tyres came as stock on my Audi A1. After 40,000 miles and 2 years I have replaced 3 corners with what was my preferred tyre, but the rear drivers side still has 4mm of tread left, whereas the rear passenger (this tyre) has 3mm left after 1 year and 18k. I would definitely buy these again
I purchased a new car in December 2023 which had VREDESTEIN Ultrac tyres installed as standard. Best aspect for me was the notable reduced noise. Worst aspect was the extreme tyre wear after only 12 months (
I have been driving with these tires for 4 years and I am relatively satisfied. I have never lost control in turns with them. There has been a side water at 80 km/h but I have not lost control (I mean the laws of physics, though). Braking is also good. I could say that they are not noisy. The price with qualities compared to the premium models is good. The only thing I do not like is that they do not have very good traction when starting at higher speeds.
Don't expect a tire with sharp steering and tons of stability. It is a premium, high-performance touring tire. Previously I had Continental premium contact 6 and Bridgestone Potenza sport, the Ultrac is superior to the other two for lateral grip and road holding, especially in the wet even at cooler temperatures. Safe and quality rubber, the only flaw is the rather rapid wear. I managed to drive on a wet road cornering at over 150-160kmh, very safe even for aquaplaning.
1973 Porsche 911T
Bought these for the above car despite the very mixed reviews.
Would I recommend them. Yes, for both long and short trips, track use and in the wet.
London to Le Mans and back and five flat out dry laps behind the pace car on the whole circuit.
Road driving, no issues at any speed to report of.
Track (tyre pressures adjusted) I'd like a bit more feedback and bite out of the corners BUT I did not expect them to have this. For comparison I have PZero Ns on a Boxster for the same drive and track use the previous year and the feedback was superb. These are relatively inexpensive tyres and my expectations were set accordingly. I did though find them satisfyingly predictable as to where the limits were and not difficult to control.
London to Spa and back.. Again no issues on the way through France, but then their roads are like glass. You feel it when you get into Belgium, but that's the car and the suspension set up on their lumpy roads and not the tyres.
If you're going to Spa at some point it will absolutely lash it down with rain. These tyres are pretty outstanding in it (and this was one of the reasons reading other reviews for the initial purchase).
Track, five laps of Spa. Tyre pressures adjusted again predictable solid performance, including in the 100-120mph range. Same comments as above on feedback and bite and them being inexpensive tyres.
I know some will say, it's an old car etc ... didn't seem to have any issues passing a 996, Boxster or Mustang at Spa, just takes longer to catch them and then pass them in the corners.
Would I buy again, yes. Just found a nail in one of the tyres. Will plug it for now and swap it with a new one when it arrives