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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — 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 14 + 13 road tests and 192 + 120 owner reviews. How we score

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

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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Tire AVredestein

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)

Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire BMichelin

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)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 86

    Dry

    CrossClimate+ +1
    87
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 13 tests8494
    Reviews found online8978

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

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

  2. 84

    Wet

    Ultrac Vorti +3
    81
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 13 tests8381
    Reviews found online8581

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

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

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    68
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests–65
    Reviews found online–73

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

  4. 80

    Comfort

    Ultrac Vorti +5
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests7771
    Reviews found online8177

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

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

  5. 69

    Noise

    Ultrac Vorti +2
    67
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 9 tests7167
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

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

    No owner ratings of noise for Ultrac Vorti or CrossClimate+. 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. 74

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate+ +8
    82
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests7283
    Reviews found online7880

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

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

  7. 87

    Handling (owners)

    Ultrac Vorti +15
    72
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Reviews found online8772
  8. 24

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate+ +51
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac VortiCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 8 tests2475
Scores at a glance
CategoryVredestein Ultrac VortiMichelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 81 81
Dry 86 87
Wet 84 81
Snow – 68
Comfort 80 75
Noise 69 67
Treadwear 74 82
Handling (owners) 87 72
Efficiency 24 75

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Headline score
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Ultrac Vorti

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CrossClimate+

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.

DisciplineCategoryUltrac VortiCrossClimate+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 91% #8/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 94% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 80% #14/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 89% #6/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 65% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #14/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test #3/14 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 85% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/15 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test #2/4 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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

Tire B 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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti B · Michelin CrossClimate+
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4263
Rim diameters18″ – 24″13″ – 19″
Sizes in common77

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Michelin CrossClimate+

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

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 24 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 87 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 82 vs 74 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 80 vs 75 on comfort.

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

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

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

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

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

Which is quieter, Ultrac Vorti or CrossClimate+?

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

Which is more comfortable, Ultrac Vorti or CrossClimate+?

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

Which lasts longer, Ultrac Vorti or CrossClimate+?

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

Which rolls more easily, Ultrac Vorti or CrossClimate+?

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