Summer tire Updated October 2026

Vredestein Sportrac 5 review

Name: Vredestein Sportrac 5
Brand: Vredestein

± 6

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 89% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 78 · 336 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 2 tests

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Vredestein Sportrac 5 has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among summer tires. In 24 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 4 times. Testers rate it best for noise (75) and weakest for treadwear (71). 336 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 82% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 41,000 km (25,000 miles), newest 2018.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#wet and dry grip#rare vintage wheel sizes#value and pricing#ride comfort and stability#classic car fitment

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

78/100

From 336 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 82%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

72/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

Wet

Noise

Treadwear

Efficiency

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

65%

Dry Handling

71%

Subj. Dry Handling

69%

Wet Braking

62%

Subj. Wet Handling

46%

Wet Handling

73%

Straight Aquaplaning

68%

Curved Aquaplaning

73%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

73%

Inside Noise level

85%

Outside Noise

94%

Rolling Resistance

88%

Wear

94%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 336 owner reviews found online.

The Vredestein Sportrac 5 is generally well-regarded by everyday drivers for its impressive balance of comfort, low noise levels, and dependable grip in both dry and wet conditions. Many users highlight its exceptional value for money and solid tread life, though opinions on its sporty capabilities are divided due to softer sidewalls.

Pros

Excellent dry and wet grip for daily driving
Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Strong wear resistance and long tread life
Great value for money compared to premium brands
Stiff sidewalls providing responsive steering feedback for most cars

Cons

Soft sidewalls can feel vague or cause a 'floating' sensation on true sports cars
Reduced stability and increased risk of hydroplaning in heavy standing water or deep puddles
Some users reported a harsher ride due to stiffer compounds depending on the tire size

Worth knowing

Owners of lightweight sports cars like the Mazda Miata (NA) had contrasting views; some praised the compliance while others complained of delayed rear-axle response and vague steering feedback.
Drivers fitting the tires on standard hatchbacks and commuter sedans (e.g., Ford Focus, Opel Astra) frequently noted significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction compared to factory rubber.

24 published test appearances (2 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 13

Best: Dry Handling (tester's mark) · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	10th of 13
Dry Braking	8th of 13
Straight Aquaplaning	7th of 13
Dry Handling (tester's mark)	6th of 13
Wet Handling (tester's mark)	9th of 13

2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

2nd of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

9th of 20

Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 14th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	8th of 20
Wet Handling	5th of 20
Dry Braking	9th of 20
Dry Handling	14th of 20
Rolling Resistance	4th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning	14th of 20
Noise	2nd of 20
Value	2nd of 20
Price	5th of 20
Wear	7th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	3rd of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15

10th of 47

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

16th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2017 ACE SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17

6th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

8th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2016 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2016 Market Overview - Braking Test · 205/55 R16

11th of 50

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2016 ADAC tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

1st of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer tire Test · 185/60 R15

5th of 18

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2015 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

10th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15

10th of 52

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 European tire Test 185/60R14 · 185/60R14

5th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 European tire Test 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

10th of 19

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2014 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

7th of 17

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2014 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

9th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 13

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

2013 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 215/55 R16

4th of 12

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Zeitung

2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15

9th of 54

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 19

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2013 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 195/65 R15

2nd of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2012 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

Vredestein Sportrac 5 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet grip	B in 98% of sizes
EU label: energy	C in 57% of sizes
EU label: external noise	69–71 dB

Size	Retailer
165/60 R14	Amazon
185/60 R14	Amazon
185/65 R14	Amazon
195/65 R14	Amazon
175/50 R15	Amazon
175/60 R15	Amazon
185/55 R15	Amazon
185/60 R15	Amazon
185/65 R15	Amazon
195/50 R15	Amazon
195/55 R15	Amazon
195/60 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
205/50 R15	Amazon
205/60 R15	Amazon
205/65 R15	Amazon
215/65 R15	Amazon
185/55 R16	Amazon
195/45 R16	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
205/45 R16	Amazon
205/50 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon
215/45 R16	Amazon
215/55 R16	Amazon
215/60 R16	Amazon
215/65 R16	Amazon
215/70 R16	Amazon
205/50 R17	Amazon
205/55 R17	Amazon
215/60 R17	Amazon
225/60 R17	Amazon
225/65 R17	Amazon
235/65 R17	Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community sentiment toward the Vredestein Sportrac 5 is overwhelmingly positive, particularly among drivers of classic and older European or enthusiast cars. Users praise its strong wet and dry grip, sidewall stability, and compliant ride, frequently recommending it as one of the few high-quality summer performance tires still offered in rare 14-inch and 15-inch sizes.

alfaowner.com

“I have Vredestien Sportrac 5's on my S2 Spider , they work fine for road use and are a popular choice amongst 105 owners. There is an argument though that our cars are better off with some of the rubber made to the same pattern as the car would have originally had, I'm not entirely convinced myself, but if money is no object why not, and they would look correct. I should go on to say, welcome to classic Alfa forum, we will all look forward to hearing about your car.”

2020-11-09

bimmerfest.com

“I found these in the factory OEM sizing. They are an actual performance summer tire too. Vredestein Sportrac 5 in a 195/65-14. Reasonable @ $85 a piece.”

2017-09-20

myoutlanderphev.com

“For anyone researching summer tyres - I’ve just bought 4 Vredestein SPORTRAC 5 which are rated b b and 69db. They were about £385 incl delivery from Camskill. My tyre man will swap them onto my original wheels next week. I have Vredestein wintrac xtreme winter tyres and have been very happy with them - they were from Pneus Online complete with 16” alloys. Cheers H”

2018-03-15

bobistheoilguy.com

“AT/DT isn't the only place that has some of their tires online-only. But they can probably order them for you, or at least you can have them shipped to AT. On the DTD FAQ page, it says installation at DT/AT is $16 for tires purchased from DTD. For SoCal, I'd use the Vredestein Sportrac 5, which AT/DT/DTD doesn't carry, but they might install if brought from outside. These are grand touring summer tires, which is the perfect kind of tire for people that live in warm climates that don't need winter traction and don't need high performance. No need for all-season/no-season tires in SoCal There's also the Accelera Eco Plush.”

2016-07-24

vintage-mustang.com

“Kind of an oddly skinny selection, if that's a complete list. The widest 15" they have is 225 and that's ONLY on 60 series. Widest 50 is a 205? No big deal. Just caught my eye. I'm used to seeing more wider (and lower) tires listed with V ratings I guess. They look to be good stuff with V-ratings though. Fair selection of 14"s there too, but also on the narrow side and only rated to H. What do the autocrossers think of them?”

2019-04-04

r/TyreReviews ·1 upvote

“185/70R14 recommendations Hi - I'm looking for a recommendation in a rather uncommon tyre size, because a lot of the "good" ones in that size (185/70R14 or 195/70R14 to be precise) are not produced anymore. T005's are gone, ZE310 in 195/70 too, Sportrac 5 gone and it basically feels like the only tyres left are for 50HP city boxes. The problem is I need them for an old RWD, non-ABS big sedan with a 2.4L, so a bit of extra grip and feel would be greatly appreciated, wear doesn't matter as it's a weekend car. The choices are limited, but from what I see in the not-that-bad department there are: Yokohama ES32 Uniroyal RainExpert 5 Continental UltraContact and PremiumContact 5 Potentially I could just go with 185/65R14, but the choices there aren't that great either, although there are some Sportrac 5 and ZE310's left in that size Any recommendations in the tiny wheel department? Read more”

2026-04-10

Sentiment breakdown

Positive73%

Mixed8%

Neutral19%

Top themes

#wet and dry grip#rare vintage wheel sizes#value and pricing#ride comfort and stability#classic car fitment#grand touring summer performance

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