69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
35/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiSportContact 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
237 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Sessanta leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 91 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Sessanta leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Sessanta leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Sessanta leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Sessanta leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiSportContact 5 | Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 85 |
| Dry | 83 | 91 |
| Wet | 74 | 88 |
| Comfort | 74 | 85 |
| Noise | 72 | – |
| Treadwear | 45 | 79 |
| Handling | 83 | 85 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
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From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that offers exceptional value, frequently outperforming more expensive premium brands in wet and dry grip. While users consistently praise its handling, steering feedback, and distinctive aesthetic, opinions on tread life and noise levels are polarized, likely due to varying vehicle setups and driving styles.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Distinctive and visually appealing tread design
- Effective rim protection and stiff sidewall response
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with many users reporting rapid wear
- Increased road noise, often described as a drone or bearing-like sound
- Poor performance in snow and icy conditions
- Noticeable 'break-in' period where grip is initially compromised
- Tendency to tramline on uneven road surfaces
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires on BMWs and other performance sedans reported significant improvements in ride comfort and steering feedback.
- Owners of high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles noted that while grip is excellent, the tires can wear out rapidly under spirited driving conditions.
- Some users with larger wheel diameters (18-20 inches) reported increased road noise and sensitivity to road grooves compared to smaller sizes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiSportContact 5 | B · Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 30 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 8 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 - 420 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Continental
85
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta scores 79 vs 45 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta scores 88 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta scores 85 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta scores 91 vs 83 on dry.
Tire A · Continental ContiSportContact 5
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.