91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
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User signal (40%)
92/100
172 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac — Compared (September 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
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
95/100
13 professional tests
User signal (40%)
77/100
23 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 — better treadwear, noise and handling. 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)
Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax 2 | Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax 2 | Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax 2 | Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax 2 | Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax 2 | Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 64 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Assurance Triplemax 2 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Assurance Triplemax 2 | Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 77 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 91 | 78 |
| Dry | 95 | 87 |
| Wet | 92 | 84 |
| Comfort | 91 | 85 |
| Noise | 92 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 64 |
| Handling | 91 | 77 |
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Headline score
91
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that excels in wet and dry braking and handling. While users consistently praise its confidence-inspiring grip and stability, the consensus is tempered by reports of increased road noise as the tread wears and a ride quality that some find stiffer than premium competitors.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry braking performance
- Strong cornering stability and handling confidence
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Effective hydroplaning resistance
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Stiff ride quality that transmits road imperfections
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Potential decline in wet weather performance as tread depth decreases
Observations
- Users on smaller hatchbacks and sedans (e.g., Proton, Honda Fit) report excellent handling characteristics, though some note the tire feels 'crashy' over potholes.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with stiffer suspensions report that the tire's firm sidewall can lead to a harsh ride on rough surfaces.
The Vredestein Ultrac is widely regarded as a comfortable, high-performance touring tire that excels in wet weather conditions and provides a refined, quiet ride. While many users praise its daily driving capabilities and steering feedback, the tire experiences a significant divide in user experience regarding tread longevity, with reports ranging from exceptional durability to premature, rapid wear.
Pros
- Outstanding ride comfort and noise reduction
- Strong wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Predictable and consistent handling for daily driving
- Improved steering feel compared to many entry-level or older performance tires
Cons
- Highly inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Lack of sharp, high-performance steering feedback for aggressive driving
- Reports of soft sidewalls leading to a lack of stability under heavy cornering
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or 'hollow' sounds
Observations
- Users with smaller, daily-driven vehicles (e.g., C-Max, Audi A1) report high satisfaction with comfort and longevity.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles or those expecting track-day precision often find the sidewalls too soft and the steering feedback lacking compared to dedicated performance tires.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Vredestein Ultrac
Community members generally view the Vredestein Ultrac and Ultrac Pro as a compelling, budget-friendly alternative to premium high-performance summer tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Users frequently highlight significant cost savings alongside comparable dry and wet performance, comfort, and noise levels, though a few note trade-offs in extreme cornering stiffness.
r/mazda3
·55 upvotes ·2025-04-02
“New boots! Vredestein Ultrac Pro 225s for the Turbo 3”
r/CarTalkUK
·22 upvotes ·2025-05-27
“Are budget tyres closing the gap to premium? I changed a set of tyres on my daily pd130 winter bash about and managed to get a set of vredestein ultrac for £80 a tyre fitted which I thought was a pretty good price. The tyre fitting service was saying to me that the gap between budgets and premium is much smaller in the last 10 years and that taxis tend to opt for budget tyres all the time and have no issues. Any thoughts on this? I’ve always gone for medium to higher end tyres. Leer más”
r/ZL1
·2 upvotes ·2013-12-15
“I just had a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta put on. Initial thoughts... I got them in 275/40/20 for the fronts and 315/35/20 for the rears. They fit the wheels perfectly. I immediately noticed a much softer ride. Sport Mode now feels like Tour Mode, maybe even softer. I DD my ZL1 so cold weather performance is very important. Temps were near 40°F and they stayed quite grippy. This is a huge improvement over the stock Goodyear's. Initial turn in response is good. I had the opportunity to push them on an off ramp and they felt a little mushy when pushed and didn't seem to want to exceed .75g I had a set of these on a previous car (2004 ZO6) and expect great wet weather performance. I will update this post once I get some more miles on them. Read more”
r/ZL1
·2 upvotes ·2013-12-19
“The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta are probably the best sport tyres ever made. Ive sold tyres for a living since I was 16, I've tried and tested hundreds of different tyres so i can give my customers the best advice, so I class myself as somewhat of an expert. The Sessantas are brilliant. I had them on an X5 for 8,000 miles, they couldn't have performed all round any better. EDIT: Oh and they wear so evenly it's unbelievable!”
Top themes
#Price and Value Comparison#Comparison to Michelin PS4S#Wet and Dry Grip#Ride Comfort and Noise#Tread Wear and Longevity#Handling and Steering Feel
Based on 17 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | B · Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
91
/ 100
Goodyear
78
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 — better treadwear, noise and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 89 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 92 vs 78 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 91 vs 77 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 scores 95 vs 87 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac
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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.