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Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta vs Yokohama S.drive — 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.

Tire A Vredestein

Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
87
Wet
77
Comfort
90
Treadwear
45
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama S.drive

Ultra High Performance Summer tire

Yokohama S.drive tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
65 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
69
Comfort
68
Treadwear
71
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta and Yokohama S.drive are within 2 points overall. Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta is stronger on comfort, wet and handling. Yokohama S.drive is stronger on treadwear.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ultrac SUV Sessanta leads by 4
A — Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
87
B — Yokohama S.drive
83
Why this score
SourceUltrac SUV SessantaS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 87 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ultrac SUV Sessanta leads by 8
A — Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
77
B — Yokohama S.drive
69
Why this score
SourceUltrac SUV SessantaS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 77 69

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ultrac SUV Sessanta leads by 22
A — Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
90
B — Yokohama S.drive
68
Why this score
SourceUltrac SUV SessantaS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 90 68

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) S.drive leads by 26
A — Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
45
B — Yokohama S.drive
71
Why this score
SourceUltrac SUV SessantaS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 45 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ultrac SUV Sessanta leads by 6
A — Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
83
B — Yokohama S.drive
77
Why this score
SourceUltrac SUV SessantaS.drive
Tyre Reviews owners 83 77

Scores at a glance

Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta vs Yokohama S.drive: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryVredestein Ultrac SUV SessantaYokohama S.drive
Relative Score 73 73
Dry 87 83
Wet 77 69
Comfort 90 68
Treadwear 45 71
Handling 83 77

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta

The Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta is generally regarded as a capable mid-range tire that offers strong dry-weather handling and impressive cabin quietness. While users appreciate the structural integrity of the sidewalls and cornering feedback, the tire's longevity and performance in cold conditions remain points of contention.

Pros

  • Excellent dry-weather grip and cornering feedback
  • High levels of cabin comfort and low noise
  • Robust sidewall construction compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear and short service life
  • Reduced traction in cold or freezing temperatures
  • Potential for uneven shoulder wear on specific vehicle geometries

Observations

  • Users driving vehicles prone to outer-edge wear, such as the BMW 5 Series, noted that the tire's tread depth design may exacerbate existing alignment-related wear patterns.
Tire B Yokohama S.drive

The Yokohama S.Drive is a polarizing high-performance summer tire that excels in dry conditions with predictable, progressive handling and strong cornering grip. While many users praise its longevity and value, a significant portion of the user base reports inconsistent performance in wet weather, ranging from confidence-inspiring to dangerously slippery, alongside complaints regarding road noise and ride harshness.

Pros

  • Predictable and progressive handling in dry conditions
  • Strong dry-weather cornering grip and steering response
  • Commendable tread life and durability for a performance-oriented tire
  • Good value for money compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Inconsistent and sometimes poor wet-weather traction
  • Noticeable road noise, particularly at highway speeds
  • Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh ride quality
  • Sensitivity to temperature and pressure, affecting grip levels

Observations

  • Users with lightweight, mechanical-steering vehicles (e.g., older hatchbacks) often report improved handling and reduced understeer.
  • High-horsepower vehicles (300+ BHP) frequently report that the tire struggles to put power down effectively compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires.
  • Convertible owners noted that road noise is more pronounced due to the lack of cabin sound insulation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta B · Yokohama S.drive
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresUltra High Performance Summer tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein

Yokohama

Too close to call: Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta and Yokohama S.drive are within 2 points overall. Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta is stronger on comfort, wet and handling. Yokohama S.drive is stronger on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama S.drive scores 71 vs 45 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta scores 90 vs 68 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta scores 77 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta scores 83 vs 77 on handling.

Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
Tire B · Yokohama S.drive

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.