Vredestein Premium ULTRAC
tested in R18 Which sizes it's made in
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Current prices for size 225/50 R18.
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How the Ultrac evaluated
tested in R18 
Wet 83 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 60 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 9 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 57 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 - BMW stands in size 225/50 R18
Compared with 21 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 62 720 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 70 481 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 70 579 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.8 65 216 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.7 54 912 Ft 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 8.6 66 299 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.4 56 171 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 57 864 Ft 
Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 45 160 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 69 837 Ft 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 54 810 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 43 284 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein ULTRAC - BMW 7.9 51 327 Ft This tyre 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 48 697 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 48 072 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 49 968 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 53 147 Ft 
Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 6.9 54 628 Ft 
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 6.7 51 517 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 5.4 47 864 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 47 991 Ft Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 47 991 Ft −3 336 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 62 720 Ft +11 393 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (21)
- 1. 9.1 62 720 Ft +11 393 Ft
- 2. 9.0 70 481 Ft +19 154 Ft
- 3. 8.8 70 579 Ft +19 252 Ft
- 3. 8.8 65 216 Ft +13 889 Ft
- 5. 8.7 54 912 Ft +3 585 Ft
- 6. 8.6 66 299 Ft +14 972 Ft
- 7. 8.4 56 171 Ft +4 844 Ft
- 8. 8.3 57 864 Ft +6 537 Ft
- 9. 8.2 45 160 Ft −6 167 Ft
- 10. 8.0 69 837 Ft +18 510 Ft
- 10. 8.0 54 810 Ft +3 483 Ft
- 10. 8.0 43 284 Ft −8 043 Ft
- 13. 7.9 51 327 Ft
- 14. 7.8 48 697 Ft −2 630 Ft
- 15. 7.6 48 072 Ft −3 255 Ft
- 16. 7.5 49 968 Ft −1 359 Ft
- 17. 7.2 53 147 Ft +1 820 Ft
- 18. 6.9 54 628 Ft +3 301 Ft
- 19. 6.7 51 517 Ft +190 Ft
- 20. 5.4 47 864 Ft −3 463 Ft
- 21. 4.9 47 991 Ft −3 336 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 225/50 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Bridgestone TURANZA 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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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