Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: CrossClimate+ and Ultrac Vorti are level at 78.
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Tests 78 · 14 tests Owners 79 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 7 in 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test (price)
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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85
Dry
CrossClimate+ +283Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) 91 82 Reviews found online 76 85 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
80
Wet
Ultrac Vorti +181Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) 81 82 Reviews found online 79 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 90% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 96% -
69
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 71 – -
73
Comfort
Ultrac Vorti +477Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) 71 77 Reviews found online 76 78 -
67
Noise
Ultrac Vorti +269Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) 64 71 Reviews found online 72 – -
78
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +672Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Professional tests (TWG score) 80 71 Reviews found online 75 73 -
73
Handling
Ultrac Vorti +1083Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Ultrac Vorti Reviews found online 73 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 78 |
| Dry | 85 | 83 |
| Wet | 80 | 81 |
| Snow | 69 | – |
| Comfort | 73 | 77 |
| Noise | 67 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 72 |
| Handling | 73 | 83 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
78
/ 100
Ultrac Vorti
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate+ | Ultrac Vorti | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 95% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #6/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 80% #14/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | +12.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #3/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 99% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 69% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 92% #2/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | −23.1 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 84% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 85% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 71% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +28.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 17% #6/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | −2.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 97% #5/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | −2.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 56% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +34.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 60% #9/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 88% #5/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | −0.7 | 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.
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 · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
78
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Too close to call: Michelin CrossClimate+ and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti are within 2 points overall. Michelin CrossClimate+ is stronger on treadwear. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is stronger on handling and comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 83 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 77 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.