Vredestein Ultrac Pro review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 74 · 61 reviews analysed Road tests 76 · 16 tests
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The Vredestein Ultrac Pro receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from users who praise its excellent balance of comfort, responsive handling, and wet/dry grip at a significantly lower price point than tier-one competitors like Michelin and Pirelli. While the vast majority highlight a quieter and smoother ride compared to factory options, a few noted minor drawbacks regarding dry traction limits or durability under aggressive use.
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
74/100From 61 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
76/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 61 owner reviews found online.
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from users who praise its excellent balance of comfort, responsive handling, and wet/dry grip at a significantly lower price point than tier-one competitors like Michelin and Pirelli. While the vast majority highlight a quieter and smoother ride compared to factory options, a few noted minor drawbacks regarding dry traction limits or durability under aggressive use.
Pros
- Significantly more affordable than competing high-performance summer tires from premium brands
- Quieter and more comfortable ride quality with reduced road noise compared to factory options
- Strong and reassuring wet and dry grip for spirited driving
- Attractive, stylish sidewall design by Italdesign
- Good fuel economy and wear characteristics for most drivers
Cons
- Lower ultimate dry grip and slightly less aggressive handling compared to top-tier alternatives like Continental or Michelin
- Can exhibit occasional squawking or squealing during moderate cornering
- Some users reported minor complaints regarding rim protection coverage on larger wheel sizes
- Isolated instances of uneven wear or tread chipping under aggressive driving conditions
Worth knowing
- Users running staggered or larger setups on heavy performance EVs (such as the Tesla Model 3 Performance and Lucid) and luxury SUVs (BMW X5M) reported excellent value and comparable or superior comfort to OEM Pirelli and Michelin tires.
- Drivers of firmer-suspended vehicles (like the Alfa Romeo Giulia) noted that the tire manages road imperfections well, though it can still transmit the chassis' natural stiffness.
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16 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer SUV tire Test · 255/45 R 19
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 9 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Gravel Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Sand Traction | 3rd of 9 | |
| Grass Traction | 8th of 9 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test · 255/35 R19
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Autobild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
13th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 6th of 8 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Road Score | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Tire Rack
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP tire Test · 245/35 R20
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 7 | |
| Noise | 1st of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 Sports Cars tire Test · 245/35 R19
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 12th of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 12th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Value | 7th of 10 | |
| Wear | 7th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2025 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 18 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 18 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 18 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 18 | |
| Noise | 6th of 18 | |
| Value | 12th of 18 | |
| Wear | 13th of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 16th of 18 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 18 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 6th of 18 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
18th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 · 295/30R20
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 7 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 3rd of 7 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Exterior Noise | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2024 EVO Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Noise | 5th of 7 |
Source: evo
2024 Sports Car tire Test · 265/35 R19
3rd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 1st of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 · 295/30R20
3rd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 7 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Exterior Noise | 1st of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
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