Vredestein Premium ULTRAC
tested in R16 Which sizes it's made in
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Varianty pneumatiky (1)
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B Price from 51 711 Ft Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 8714692505065
Current prices for size 195/60 R16.
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How the Ultrac evaluated
tested in R16 
Wet Rozpad disciplíny „Wet“
Dry Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
Economy Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
Noise and comfort Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
Wet 99 % Dry 87 % Economy worse than 95 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
Where Vredestein ULTRAC stands in size 195/60 R16
Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 55 763 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 57 252 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 40 242 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 45 629 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 39 152 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 40 312 Ft better and cheaper Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 51 711 Ft This tyre 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 44 752 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 33 407 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 37 392 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 37 225 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 58 897 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 30 803 Ft 
Cooper SUMMER 5.9 37 793 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 5.4 33 669 Ft 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco 5.4 27 875 Ft 
Apollo Alnac 4G 5.2 27 357 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 39 986 Ft 
Zeetex ZT1000 4.7 30 668 Ft Zeetex ZT1000 30 668 Ft −21 043 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 55 763 Ft +4 053 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
- 1. 9.1 55 763 Ft +4 053 Ft
- 2. 8.9 57 252 Ft +5 541 Ft
- 3. 8.6 40 242 Ft −11 468 Ft
- 4. 8.5 45 629 Ft −6 082 Ft
- 5. 8.0 39 152 Ft −12 559 Ft
- 5. 8.0 40 312 Ft −11 398 Ft
- 7. 7.9 51 711 Ft
- 7. 7.9 44 752 Ft −6 959 Ft
- 9. 7.6 33 407 Ft −18 303 Ft
- 10. 7.3 37 392 Ft −14 319 Ft
- 10. 7.3
- 12. 7.0 37 225 Ft −14 486 Ft
- 12. 7.0 58 897 Ft +7 186 Ft
- 14. 6.2 30 803 Ft −20 908 Ft
- 15. 5.9 37 793 Ft −13 918 Ft
- 16. 5.4 33 669 Ft −18 041 Ft
- 16. 5.4 27 875 Ft −23 835 Ft
- 18. 5.2 27 357 Ft −24 354 Ft
- 19. 4.9 39 986 Ft −11 725 Ft
- 20. 4.7 30 668 Ft −21 043 Ft
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.
B A B (69 dB) No technologies are listed for this size.
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/60 R16.
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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