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Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Ultrac Vorti+ is ahead, 72–60

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Tire AYokohama

BluEarth-4S AW21

All Season

Tests 58 · 5 tests Owners 64 · 972 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 7 in 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test (wet handling)

Tire BVredestein

Ultrac Vorti+

Summer

Tests 76 · 4 tests Owners 71 · 60 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 59

    Dry

    Ultrac Vorti+ +16
    75
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Professional tests (TWG score)5575
    Reviews found online6675
    Dry Braking (% of best)88%92%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%98%
  2. 72

    Wet

    Ultrac Vorti+ +5
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Professional tests (TWG score)7179
    Reviews found online7374
    Wet Braking (% of best)89%84%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%100%
  3. 67

    Snow

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    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Professional tests (TWG score)67–
    Reviews found online67–
  4. 66

    Comfort

    BluEarth-4S AW21 +1
    65
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Reviews found online6262
  5. 53

    Noise

    Ultrac Vorti+ +14
    67
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Professional tests (TWG score)4567
  6. 48

    Treadwear

    Ultrac Vorti+ +16
    64
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Professional tests (TWG score)46–
    Reviews found online5263
  7. 63

    Handling

    Ultrac Vorti+ +13
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+
    Reviews found online6376
Scores at a glance
CategoryYokohama BluEarth-4S AW21Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
Relative Score 60 72
Dry 59 75
Wet 72 77
Snow 67 –
Comfort 66 65
Noise 53 67
Treadwear 48 64
Handling 63 76

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Headline score

BluEarth-4S AW21

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.

DisciplineCategoryBluEarth-4S AW21Ultrac Vorti+ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 78% #12/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 97% #5/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test −19.3 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 88% #28/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout 92% #27/48 · 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview −4.1 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test 98% #5/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test +0.7 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 78% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test 82% #11/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test −4.0 Different tests
Noise Other 96% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test 97% #8/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test −1.0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 5% #21/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout 50% #2/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test −45.2 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 87% #5/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test 98% #5/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test −11.6 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 89% #18/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview 84% #28/48 · 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview +4.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test −0.5 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the BluEarth-4S AW21 review

Tire B Ultrac Vorti+

Pros

  • Significantly better ride comfort and reduced road noise compared to run-flat tires
  • Excellent wet handling and dependable traction in heavy rain
  • Balanced dry grip and improved steering response

Cons

  • Subpar grip performance in snow and winter conditions
  • Potentially quicker rear tread wear under aggressive driving
  • Slightly reduced cornering grip compared to specialized rain-oriented tires
All owner themes in the Ultrac Vorti+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available10465
Rim diameters14″ – 22″18″ – 22″

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ — better dry, treadwear and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 75 vs 59 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 64 vs 48 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 67 vs 53 on noise.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 76 vs 63 on handling.

Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
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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.

72

Leads

Ultrac Vorti+

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