Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 64 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason vs Vredestein Ultrac — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 2 + 14 road tests and 7 + 416 owner reviews. How we score
Cinturato AllSeason leads, 65–63 Narrow edge
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Tests 62 · 14 tests Owners 64 · 416 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)
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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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Dry
Ultrac +1677Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 13 tests 62 84 Reviews found online 60 66 Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 60.2 = 61
Ultrac: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 65.9 = 77
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72
Wet
Ultrac +1082Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 13 tests 72 91 Reviews found online 73 69 Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 72.6 = 72
Ultrac: 60% × 91.1 + 40% × 68.8 = 82
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64
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 69 – Reviews found online 56 – Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.9 = 64
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68
Comfort
Cinturato AllSeason +167Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 67 65 Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 68
Ultrac: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 65 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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66
Noise
Ultrac +167Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests 66 67 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 66
Ultrac: 60% × 66.7 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac. 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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62
Treadwear
Cinturato AllSeason +3428Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 61 10 Reviews found online 65 56 Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 60.9 + 40% × 64.6 = 62
Ultrac: 60% × 10 + 40% × 55.6 = 28
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63
Handling (owners)
Ultrac +265Why this score
Source Cinturato AllSeason Ultrac Reviews found online 63 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason | Vredestein Ultrac |
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| Relative Score | 65 | 63 |
| Dry | 61 | 77 |
| Wet | 72 | 82 |
| Snow | 64 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 67 |
| Noise | 66 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 28 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 65 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Cinturato AllSeason
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/ 100
Ultrac
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.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato AllSeason | Ultrac | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 90% #6/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #5/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #3/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #9/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #7/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 64% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 39% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #8/10 2017 All Season Tyre Test | #20/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 62% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 35% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #11/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/8 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | #9/12 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato AllSeason
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reliable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
- Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
- Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
Tire B Ultrac
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in wet weather conditions
- High level of ride comfort and ability to absorb road bumps
- Low road noise and quiet operation
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by several drivers
- Softer sidewalls leading to less initial steering feedback or stability
- Occasional complaints of tramlining or tracking narrow road repairs
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Vredestein Ultrac
Community opinion on Vredestein Ultrac and Ultrac Pro tires is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising them as a high-value alternative to premium brands like Michelin. Users frequently highlight their comfortable ride, low noise levels, and impressive dry and wet grip that rivals top-tier performance tires at a fraction of the cost.
r/VelosterN
·1 upvote ·2025-09-24
“I'm currently on Vredestein Ultrac Pros and I'm very happy with them. I would say they're 90% of PS4S for 50% of the price. They're quieter and more comfortable than the stock Pzeros. I highly recommend them. Like you, I run summers year round.”
r/TeslaModel3
·2 upvotes ·2025-02-02
“Need new tires... Anyone have Vredestein Ultrac Pro tires? Need new tires on my 2023 Model 3 Performance with 235/45R20 size. I noticed the Vredestein Ultrac Pro tires have great reviews from a couple UK tests, but they are new and not yet popular in the US. Does anyone have any thoughts on them? They are HALF the price of Michelin PS4S. I don't care at all about snow or rain performance (no CrossClimates), as I'm in warm Southern California. I mainly care about rolling resistance, having good steering feel, and not needing to replace them every 20k miles.”
r/ZL1
·2 upvotes ·2013-12-19
“The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta are probably the best sport tyres ever made. Ive sold tyres for a living since I was 16, I've tried and tested hundreds of different tyres so i can give my customers the best advice, so I class myself as somewhat of an expert. The Sessantas are brilliant. I had them on an X5 for 8,000 miles, they couldn't have performed all round any better. EDIT: Oh and they wear so evenly it's unbelievable!”
Top themes
#Price and Value#Performance vs Michelin#Ride Comfort and Noise#Handling and Cornering Grip#Tread Wear and Longevity#Wet Weather Performance
Based on 20 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason | B · Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 8 | 65 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 5 | 5 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
63
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac
Narrow edge: Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — better treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Ultrac if dry and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 62 vs 28 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Ultrac scores 77 vs 61 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Ultrac scores 82 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac
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Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac?
Which is better in the wet, Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac?
Vredestein Ultrac, 82 vs 72 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac?
Vredestein Ultrac, 77 vs 61 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Cinturato AllSeason or Ultrac?
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason, 62 vs 28 on our treadwear 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