81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
22 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Vredestein Ultrac Cento vs Yokohama BluEarth RV02 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
77/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Ultrac Cento — better dry, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 if handling and wet matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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 Cento leads by 49
Why this score
| Source | Ultrac Cento | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Ultrac Cento | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Cento leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Ultrac Cento | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 26 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Cento leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Ultrac Cento | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ultrac Cento | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
| DriverReviews owners | 100 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac Cento | Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 64 |
| Dry | 83 | 34 |
| Wet | 78 | 84 |
| Comfort | 82 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 59 |
| Handling | 73 | 80 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Vredestein Ultrac Cento is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented summer tire that excels in longevity and noise suppression. While it is highly praised for its durability and smooth ride during long-distance cruising, it generally lacks the sharp steering feedback and ultimate wet-weather grip required for aggressive or sporty driving.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Stable and predictable performance for highway cruising
Cons
- Lack of steering feedback and sporty handling characteristics
- Inconsistent reports regarding fuel economy improvements
- Mediocre performance in extreme winter conditions (snow/ice)
- Wet-weather grip is considered adequate but not class-leading
Observations
- Users driving high-mileage sedans (Volvo, Passat) report excellent longevity, often outlasting more expensive performance-oriented tires.
- Drivers of smaller, sportier vehicles (MG ZR, BMW 3 Series) noted a significant improvement in ride comfort but expressed disappointment in the lack of dynamic handling feedback.
The Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is widely regarded as a high-comfort, stable tire specifically engineered for MPVs and SUVs with higher centers of gravity. While users consistently praise its superior wet-weather grip and noise suppression, long-term satisfaction is somewhat tempered by reports of inconsistent tread longevity and potential material degradation over time.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry surface grip
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Improved vehicle stability for tall-profile vehicles like MPVs and SUVs
- Competitive fuel efficiency
Cons
- Noticeable increase in noise and decrease in comfort as tread wears down
- Reports of premature sidewall or tread cracking
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users noting rapid wear due to softer compounds
Observations
- Users specifically noted that the tire significantly improves stability and reduces body roll in MPVs like the Toyota Vellfire.
- Drivers of SUVs, such as the Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai, reported a marked improvement in handling and wet-weather confidence compared to OEM tire options.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Ultrac Cento | B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Vredestein
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Cento — better dry, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 if handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 83 vs 34 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 82 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 86 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 scores 80 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac Cento
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02
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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.