Vredestein Premium ULTRAC
tested in R16 Which sizes it's made in
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Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 215/45 R16.
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How the Ultrac evaluated
tested in R16 
Wet 97 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 83 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 9 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 76 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Vredestein ULTRAC stands in size 215/45 R16
Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 58 089 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 61 446 Ft 
Hankook K135 XL 8.2 47 809 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho HS52 8.0 36 245 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 42 866 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 51 543 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 49 738 Ft This tyre 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 46 694 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 41 965 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 41 171 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.4 61 135 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 43 842 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 44 143 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 39 837 Ft 
Kumho HS51 7.0 33 411 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 48 668 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 6.9 38 699 Ft 
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 6.7 38 835 Ft 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 36 394 Ft 
Cooper SUMMER 5.8 38 527 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 5.4 41 919 Ft 
Goodride Z107 5.4 25 479 Ft Goodride Z107 25 479 Ft −24 260 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 58 089 Ft +8 351 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
- 1. 9.1 58 089 Ft +8 351 Ft
- 2. 8.3 61 446 Ft +11 708 Ft
- 3. 8.2 47 809 Ft −1 929 Ft
- 4. 8.0 36 245 Ft −13 493 Ft
- 4. 8.0 42 866 Ft −6 872 Ft
- 4. 8.0 51 543 Ft +1 805 Ft
- 7. 7.9 49 738 Ft
- 7. 7.9 46 694 Ft −3 044 Ft
- 9. 7.8 41 965 Ft −7 774 Ft
- 10. 7.6 41 171 Ft −8 567 Ft
- 11. 7.4 61 135 Ft +11 397 Ft
- 12. 7.3 43 842 Ft −5 897 Ft
- 12. 7.3 44 143 Ft −5 595 Ft
- 14. 7.2 39 837 Ft −9 901 Ft
- 15. 7.0 33 411 Ft −16 327 Ft
- 15. 7.0 48 668 Ft −1 070 Ft
- 17. 6.9 38 699 Ft −11 039 Ft
- 18. 6.7 38 835 Ft −10 903 Ft
- 19. 5.9 36 394 Ft −13 344 Ft
- 20. 5.8 38 527 Ft −11 212 Ft
- 21. 5.4 41 919 Ft −7 819 Ft
- 21. 5.4 25 479 Ft −24 260 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/45 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 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.
C A B (69 dB) Competitors
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How the price has evolved
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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