Tests 62 · 2 tests Owners 67 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Yokohama BluEarth RV02 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ultrac Vorti+ is ahead, 72–65
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Tests 76 · 4 tests Owners 71 · 58 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 11 in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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60
Dry
Ultrac Vorti+ +1676Why this score
Source BluEarth RV02 Ultrac Vorti+ Professional tests (TWG score) 53 76 Reviews found online 70 77 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 94% -
69
Wet
Ultrac Vorti+ +776Why this score
Source BluEarth RV02 Ultrac Vorti+ Professional tests (TWG score) 66 78 Reviews found online 73 74 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 92% Wet Circle (% of best) 93% 95% -
67
Comfort
BluEarth RV02 +166Why this score
Source BluEarth RV02 Ultrac Vorti+ Professional tests (TWG score) 63 – Reviews found online 73 62 -
65
Noise
Ultrac Vorti+ +368Why this score
Source BluEarth RV02 Ultrac Vorti+ Professional tests (TWG score) 64 68 -
62
Treadwear
Ultrac Vorti+ +365Why this score
Source BluEarth RV02 Ultrac Vorti+ Professional tests (TWG score) 67 – Reviews found online 55 64 -
70
Handling
Ultrac Vorti+ +777Why this score
Source BluEarth RV02 Ultrac Vorti+ Reviews found online 70 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth RV02 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 72 |
| Dry | 60 | 76 |
| Wet | 69 | 76 |
| Comfort | 67 | 66 |
| Noise | 65 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 65 |
| Handling | 70 | 77 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
BluEarth RV02
72
/ 100
Ultrac Vorti+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | BluEarth RV02 | Ultrac Vorti+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #6/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 94% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #5/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 81% #10/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +11.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 45% #7/10 · 2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R17 | 11% #9/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +34.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #8/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test | −4.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #7/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 92% #6/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 93% #6/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A BluEarth RV02
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
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
Tire B Ultrac Vorti+
Pros
- Significantly better ride comfort and reduced road noise compared to run-flat tires
- Excellent wet handling and dependable traction in heavy rain
- Balanced dry grip and improved steering response
Cons
- Subpar grip performance in snow and winter conditions
- Potentially quicker rear tread wear under aggressive driving
- Slightly reduced cornering grip compared to specialized rain-oriented tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama BluEarth RV02 | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth RV02
72
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 76 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 76 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 77 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ scores 68 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth RV02
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.