Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R review
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers exceptional dry grip and road feedback, often rivaling premium competitors at a more accessible price point. While most users praise its handling characteristics and longevity, some drivers note a decline in wet-weather confidence when compared to top-tier alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport series.
Owners rate it 14.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85%By road tests
70.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers exceptional dry grip and road feedback, often rivaling premium competitors at a more accessible price point. While most users praise its handling characteristics and longevity, some drivers note a decline in wet-weather confidence when compared to top-tier alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport series.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and handling precision
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Strong road feedback and stiff sidewall construction
- Respectable tread life for an ultra-high-performance tire
Cons
- Wet weather performance can feel less secure at high power outputs
- Noticeable loss of traction as the tread depth approaches the wear limit
- May struggle to manage torque delivery on high-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles
Worth knowing
- High-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles (300hp+) report effective power delivery, though some users suggest premium alternatives for extreme power levels.
- Users report consistent performance across a variety of platforms, ranging from hot hatches like the Astra VXR and Leon Cupra to sports cars like the Fiat 124 Spider.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer tire Test · 265/35 R20
5th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 | |
| Price | 4th of 9 |
2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP tire Test · 245/30 R20
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP tire Test · 245/30 R20
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |