Vredestein Ultrac Satin review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 80 · 45 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 12 tests
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The Vredestein Ultrac Satin is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented tire that excels in ride quality, noise reduction, and wet-weather performance. While most users report a transformative improvement in comfort and stability compared to factory-fitted premium brands, some enthusiasts note that the sidewall construction is softer, which can lead to a less precise feel during aggressive cornering.
Owners rate it 10 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 45 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 45 owner reviews found online.
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented tire that excels in ride quality, noise reduction, and wet-weather performance. While most users report a transformative improvement in comfort and stability compared to factory-fitted premium brands, some enthusiasts note that the sidewall construction is softer, which can lead to a less precise feel during aggressive cornering.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- High value-for-money proposition compared to top-tier premium brands
- Noticeable improvement in fuel efficiency for some users
- Predictable and stable handling for daily driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a 'wobbly' or 'sway' feeling during hard cornering
- Lack of sharp steering feedback compared to dedicated performance tires
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users noting rapid wear
- Occasional reports of traction loss under high-torque acceleration
Worth knowing
- Users with larger, heavier vehicles (e.g., Volvo S60, Audi A6) frequently praise the tire for its ability to improve ride quality and reduce cabin noise.
- Drivers of performance-oriented hatchbacks (e.g., Focus ST, Fabia VRS) report that the tire handles power well for daily use but may lack the rigidity required for track-day or extreme cornering demands.
- Proper inflation pressure is critical; some users noted that running lower pressures makes the soft sidewalls feel unstable on uneven road surfaces.
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12 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test R18 · 245/40R18
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Gute Fahrt
2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
Source: Al Volante
2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test · 225/60 R18
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer tire Test · 215/50 R18
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 1st of 8 |
Source: Gute Fahrt
2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
6th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Price | 11th of 20 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 · 255/55R18
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
11th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2017 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 245/45 R18
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV tire Test · 235/50 R18
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
12th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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