Tests 78 · 3 tests Owners 64 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Falken FK510 SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 14 road tests and 9 + 192 owner reviews. How we score
Ultrac Vorti is ahead, 82–71
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Tests 79 · 14 tests Owners 84 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Ultrac Vorti +1186Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests 82 83 Reviews found online 66 90 FK510 SUV: 60% × 82 + 40% × 65.6 = 75
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 89.6 = 86
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77
Wet
Ultrac Vorti +784Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests 81 84 Reviews found online 72 85 FK510 SUV: 60% × 81 + 40% × 71.8 = 77
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 84.7 = 84
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61
Comfort
Ultrac Vorti +1980Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 62 77 Reviews found online 61 82 FK510 SUV: 40% × 61.5 + 60% × 61 = 61
Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 77.4 + 60% × 81.6 = 80
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71
Noise
FK510 SUV +269Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests 74 71 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) FK510 SUV: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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59
Treadwear
Ultrac Vorti +1574Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 55 78 FK510 SUV: 60% × 62.3 (est.) + 40% × 55.2 = 59
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 78.2 = 74
No road tests of treadwear for FK510 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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68
Handling (owners)
Ultrac Vorti +2088Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Reviews found online 68 88 -
44
Efficiency
FK510 SUV +1925Why this score
Source FK510 SUV Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests 44 25
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken FK510 SUV | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 82 |
| Dry | 75 | 86 |
| Wet | 77 | 84 |
| Comfort | 61 | 80 |
| Noise | 71 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 68 | 88 |
| Efficiency | 44 | 25 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
FK510 SUV
82
/ 100
Ultrac Vorti
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | FK510 SUV | Ultrac Vorti | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 95% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% #2/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% #4/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 92% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #6/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 95% #4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 67% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 70% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 67% #6/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 80% #14/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 74% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 65% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/10 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | #6/15 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A FK510 SUV
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to top-tier premium brands
- Quiet, compliant, and comfortable ride quality
- Strong dry and wet handling with good feedback
Cons
- Accelerated or uneven tread wear on certain vehicle setups
- Reduced fuel economy (MPG)
- Some users reported poor traction and slipping in wet or moisture conditions
Tire B Ultrac Vorti
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and cornering stability
- High value for money compared to top-tier premium brands
- Excellent steering feedback and driver confidence
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers or on heavy rear-wheel-drive/high-power vehicles
- Wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance considered inferior to top competitors like Michelin or Continental by a minority of users
- Stiff sidewalls on low-profile sizes can negatively impact comfort or lead to cupping
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken FK510 SUV | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| Sizes in common | 15 | 15 |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Falken FK510 SUV
82
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Falken FK510 SUV if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 88 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Falken FK510 SUV scores 44 vs 25 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 80 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 74 vs 59 on treadwear.
Tire A · Falken FK510 SUV
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
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FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Which is better in the wet, FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 84 vs 77 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 86 vs 75 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 80 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 74 vs 59 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, FK510 SUV or Ultrac Vorti?
Falken FK510 SUV, 44 vs 25 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology