Tests 79 · 14 tests Owners 84 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 — 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 + 5 road tests and 192 + 974 owner reviews. How we score
Ultrac Vorti is ahead, 81–59
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Tests 58 · 5 tests Owners 63 · 974 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
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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86
Dry
Ultrac Vorti +2759Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 5 tests 83 55 Reviews found online 90 66 Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 89.6 = 86
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 65.8 = 59
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Wet
Ultrac Vorti +1371Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 5 tests 84 71 Reviews found online 85 71 Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 84.7 = 84
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 71 = 71
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No comparison67Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests – 67 Reviews found online – 68 BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 68.1 = 67
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80
Comfort
Ultrac Vorti +1664Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests 77 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 82 61 Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 77.4 + 60% × 81.6 = 80
BluEarth-4S AW21: 40% × 67.7 (est.) + 60% × 61.1 = 64
No road tests of comfort for BluEarth-4S AW21. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
Ultrac Vorti +1653Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 2 tests 71 44 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 43.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 53
No owner ratings of noise for Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21. 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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74
Treadwear
Ultrac Vorti +2648Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests 72 46 Reviews found online 78 51 Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 78.2 = 74
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 46.2 + 40% × 50.9 = 48
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88
Handling (owners)
Ultrac Vorti +2761Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Reviews found online 88 61 -
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Efficiency
BluEarth-4S AW21 +1742Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 2 tests 25 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
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| Relative Score | 81 | 59 |
| Dry | 86 | 59 |
| Wet | 84 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 67 |
| Comfort | 80 | 64 |
| Noise | 69 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 48 |
| Handling (owners) | 88 | 61 |
| Efficiency | 25 | 42 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Ultrac Vorti
59
/ 100
BluEarth-4S AW21
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 | Ultrac Vorti | BluEarth-4S AW21 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 86% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 78% #12/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 87% #5/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 92% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 91% #8/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 56% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% #14/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 78% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Tyre Weight | Other | 84% #10/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 78% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/15 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | #6/7 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | 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
Tire B BluEarth-4S AW21
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability on wet and flooded roads
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring performance in snow and ice
- Good value for money compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher road noise levels ('howling' or noticeable hum) compared to some other brands
- Softer cornering feel and reduced precision during hot summer months
- Minor negative impact on fuel economy for some drivers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 42 | 104 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 18 | 18 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
59
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — better dry, handling and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 86 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 88 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 74 vs 48 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 scores 42 vs 25 on efficiency.
Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
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Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Which is better in the wet, Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 84 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 86 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 69 vs 53 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 80 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 74 vs 48 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ultrac Vorti or BluEarth-4S AW21?
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21, 42 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