Vredestein Ultrac plus review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 86% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 80 · 277 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 3 tests
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Vredestein Ultrac plus has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for wet (80) and weakest for treadwear (47). 277 owner reviews rate it 80 out of 100. 71% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 31,000 km (19,000 miles), newest 2026.
- Weak point: Treadwear 47 — 14th of 16 (2026 ADAC Summer tire Test)
Owners rate it 13 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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.
By owner reviews
80/100From 277 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 277 owner reviews found online.
The Vredestein Ultrac plus generally receives very positive reviews from drivers seeking a balance of wet-weather performance, comfort, and value. Most users highlight its sharp steering response, solid dry and wet grip, and competitive price point compared to tier-one alternatives, though a few noted mixed results regarding noise and fuel economy.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather traction and short braking distances
- Precise, ultra-sharp steering response and stable cornering
- Generally low noise levels with a comfortable ride quality
- High value for money compared to more expensive premium brands
Cons
- Potential negative impact on fuel economy requiring higher inflation pressures for some users
- Visual impression of a deflated sidewall even on XL dimensions
- Mixed feedback on noise levels at high highway speeds depending on vehicle insulation
- Some initial concerns regarding tread depth and wear longevity
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavier vehicles like a 2-ton plug-in hybrid (PHEV) found the 215/55 R17 98Y XL size comfortable and capable on rough roads.
- Drivers of smaller economy cars noted improved handling dynamics and stability, though visual sidewall stiffness required slight pressure adjustments.
4 published test appearances (3 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Motor Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 |
Source: Motor
2026 Summer ECO tire Test · 195/55 R 16
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Energy Consumption | 6th of 8 |
Source: Sport Auto
2026 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/50R17
12th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wear | 14th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 10th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2026 Auto Motor Und Sport Summer Tire Test R17 · 195/55R16
2nd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
Vredestein Ultrac plus specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | B in 50% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–70 dB |
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