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Michelin CrossClimate+ 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 13 + 14 road tests and 120 + 192 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: CrossClimate+ and Ultrac Vorti are level at 81.

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Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate+

All Season

± 5

Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 120 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Tire BVredestein

Ultrac Vorti

Summer

± 5

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.

  1. 87

    Dry

    CrossClimate+ +1
    86
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 13 tests9484
    Reviews found online7889

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 94 + 40% × 77.5 = 87

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 89.1 = 86

  2. 81

    Wet

    Ultrac Vorti +3
    84
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 13 tests8183
    Reviews found online8185

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 81.2 = 81

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 84.5 = 84

  3. 68

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests65–
    Reviews found online73–

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.2 + 40% × 72.9 = 68

  4. 75

    Comfort

    Ultrac Vorti +5
    80
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests7177
    Reviews found online7781

    CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77.4 = 75

    Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 77 + 60% × 81.4 = 80

  5. 67

    Noise

    Ultrac Vorti +2
    69
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 9 tests6771
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.4 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 67

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate+ 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.

  6. 82

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate+ +8
    74
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests8372
    Reviews found online8078

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 82

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 78.3 = 74

  7. 72

    Handling (owners)

    Ultrac Vorti +15
    87
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Reviews found online7287
  8. 75

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate+ +51
    24
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate+Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 9 tests7524
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate+Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Relative Score 81 81
Dry 87 86
Wet 81 84
Snow 68 –
Comfort 75 80
Noise 67 69
Treadwear 82 74
Handling (owners) 72 87
Efficiency 75 24

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Headline score
± 5

CrossClimate+

± 5

Ultrac Vorti

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate+Ultrac VortiΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 95% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 98% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 97% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test 70% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 99% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 94% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 91% #8/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #6/9 · 2021 AZ All Season 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 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 65% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #3/14 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test #14/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 85% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #2/4 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 #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 CrossClimate+

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
  • Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.

Cons

  • Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
  • Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
All owner themes in the CrossClimate+ review

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
All owner themes in the Ultrac Vorti review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate+ B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6342
Rim diameters13″ – 19″18″ – 24″
Sizes in common77

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate+

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Too close to call: Michelin CrossClimate+ and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti are within 2 points overall. Michelin CrossClimate+ is stronger on efficiency and treadwear. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is stronger on handling, comfort and wet.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 24 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 87 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 82 vs 74 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 80 vs 75 on comfort.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
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Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
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CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 84 vs 81 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 86 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 80 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 82 vs 74 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate+ or Ultrac Vorti?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 24 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