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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti review

The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that offers an exceptional balance of dry grip, steering feedback, and value. While the majority of users praise its ability to compete with premium brands like Michelin and Continental at a lower price point, a subset of users reports inconsistent wet-weather performance and concerns regarding long-term rubber degradation.

Relative score
81/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
86/100
116 reviews
Road tests
77/100
20 published tests

Owners rate it 8.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Scores

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

86%
Would buy again 84%
Dry
Overall dry
93%
Corner stability
88%
Dry traction
94%
Steering response
90%
Wet
Overall wet
83%
Wet traction
85%
Comfort
Overall comfort
85%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
83%
Handling
Overall handling
88%
By source
Tyre Reviews86%116 reviews DriverReviews94%75 reviews

By road tests

77.4%
Dry
79.5%
Wet
81.6%
Comfort
61.4%
Noise
73.9%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
65.7%
Dry Handling
67%
Subj. Dry Handling
61.3%
Wet Braking
58.4%
Subj. Wet Handling
73.8%
Wet Handling
62.5%
Straight Aquaplaning
52.1%
Curved Aquaplaning
56.3%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
56.3%
Inside Noise level
56.1%
Subjective Comfort
60.6%
Rolling Resistance
31%
tire Weight
11.3%
Price
63.4%
Wear
73.3%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 116 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that offers an exceptional balance of dry grip, steering feedback, and value. While the majority of users praise its ability to compete with premium brands like Michelin and Continental at a lower price point, a subset of users reports inconsistent wet-weather performance and concerns regarding long-term rubber degradation.

Pros

  • Excellent dry handling and cornering stability
  • High value-for-money compared to top-tier premium brands
  • Aesthetically pleasing design with effective rim protection
  • Strong road feedback and steering precision
  • Generally low noise levels and good ride comfort

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Reports of premature cracking or dry rot in some batches
  • Variable tread life depending on vehicle weight and driving style
  • Occasional balancing issues reported by some users

Worth knowing

  • Users with 19-inch and larger wheels frequently noted a significant trade-off in ride comfort due to the stiff sidewall construction.
  • Heavy vehicles (1.6+ tons) and high-torque setups generally report positive handling, though some note faster wear on the rear axle.
  • Proper tire pressure management is critical for this model; several users noted that running the correct PSI is essential to prevent sidewall 'drag' and improve handling.
Test results

20 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2024 Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R19

9th of 11
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd Weakest: Gravel Traction · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 11
Wet Handling9th of 11
Wet Circle8th of 11
Dry Braking8th of 11
Dry Handling8th of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aqua2nd of 11
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 11
Noise6th of 11
Gravel Handling10th of 11
Gravel Traction11th of 11
Sand Traction6th of 11
Grass Traction8th of 11
Mud Traction2nd of 11

2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

29th of 48
Best: Dry Braking · 27th Weakest: Wet Braking · 28th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking28th of 48
Dry Braking27th of 48

2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP tire Test · 245/40 R19

7th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Rolling Resistance10th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 10
Noise7th of 10
Price4th of 10

2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

2nd of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 11
Wet Handling1st of 11
Dry Braking8th of 11
Dry Handling4th of 11
Rolling Resistance11th of 11
Straight Aqua5th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 11
Noise8th of 11
Price3rd of 11

2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer tire Test · 255/35 R19

8th of 10
Best: Subj. Comfort · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Dry Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 10
Subj. Comfort2nd of 10
Noise7th of 10

2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

12th of 14
Best: Dry Handling · 7th Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling10th of 14
Dry Handling7th of 14
Rolling Resistance12th of 14
Straight Aqua7th of 14
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 14
Noise7th of 14

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

6th of 15
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 4th Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 15
Wet Handling5th of 15
Dry Braking7th of 15
Dry Handling5th of 15
Rolling Resistance14th of 15
Straight Aqua7th of 15
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 15
Noise5th of 15
Price7th of 15

2020 EVO UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

7th of 7
Best: Price · 2nd Weakest: Wet Circle · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 7
Wet Handling6th of 7
Wet Circle7th of 7
Dry Braking7th of 7
Dry Handling3rd of 7
Rolling Resistance6th of 7
Straight Aqua5th of 7
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 7
Subj. Comfort6th of 7
Subj. Wet Handling6th of 7
Price2nd of 7

2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19

9th of 10
Best: Subj. Comfort · 1st Weakest: Tyre Weight · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling5th of 10
Wet Circle4th of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling9th of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 10
Subj. Comfort1st of 10
Subj. Wet Handling5th of 10
Noise2nd of 10
Tyre Weight10th of 10

2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire Test · 265/35 R19

6th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aqua · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Dry Braking5th of 10
Dry Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance7th of 10
Straight Aqua8th of 10
Noise7th of 10
Price5th of 10

2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18

4th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 20
Wet Handling10th of 20
Dry Braking6th of 20
Dry Handling1st of 20
Rolling Resistance19th of 20
Straight Aqua8th of 20
Noise16th of 20
Value7th of 20
Price7th of 20
Wear7th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership14th of 20

2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 16
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear8th of 16

2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

8th of 49
Best: Dry Braking · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 49
Dry Braking6th of 49

2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer tire Test · 265/35 R19

5th of 8
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 8
Wet Handling2nd of 8
Dry Braking5th of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance7th of 8
Straight Aqua6th of 8
Subj. Dry Handling2nd of 8
Subj. Comfort8th of 8
Subj. Wet Handling2nd of 8
Noise7th of 8
Tyre Weight8th of 8

2019 Auto Bild Sports Car tire Test · 245/45 R18

5th of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 11
Wet Handling5th of 11
Dry Braking3rd of 11
Dry Handling1st of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aqua2nd of 11
Subj. Comfort1st of 11
Noise5th of 11
Price5th of 11

2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

12th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 5th Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 20
Wet Handling14th of 20
Dry Braking10th of 20
Dry Handling5th of 20
Rolling Resistance20th of 20
Straight Aqua12th of 20
Subj. Comfort19th of 20
Noise11th of 20
Value9th of 20
Price9th of 20
Wear11th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership18th of 20

2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch tire Test · 225/40 R18

10th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Straight Aqua · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Straight Aqua10th of 10
Price6th of 10

2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17

9th of 45
Best: Wet Braking · 9th Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 45
Dry Braking10th of 45

2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17

11th of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 11
Wet Handling8th of 11
Dry Braking7th of 11
Dry Handling3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance9th of 11
Straight Aqua8th of 11
Subj. Dry Handling5th of 11
Subj. Wet Handling8th of 11
Noise7th of 11

2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 16
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Subj. Dry Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 16
Wet Handling1st of 16
Dry Braking2nd of 16
Straight Aqua5th of 16
Subj. Dry Handling9th of 16
Subj. Wet Handling4th of 16
Noise5th of 16
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