Kleber Dynaxer HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac+
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 6
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 8
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 finished ahead 2 times and the Ultrac+ not once. The Dynaxer HP5 stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet; the Ultrac+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.7% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 for the best everyday safety and consistency-especially if braking performance, predictable handling and comfort are your priorities. Consider the Vredestein Ultrac+ mainly for motorway-heavy driving in frequent heavy rain/standing water where aquaplaning resistance and slightly better efficiency matter most, accepting weaker braking and less composed dry-limit behaviour.
Where the Dynaxer HP5 is stronger
- Shorter braking distances in both dry and wet across both shared tests (about 3-4% advantage)
- More consistent, balanced dynamic behaviour with stronger subjective handling scores (dry and wet)
- Higher comfort ratings in both test reports (6.9 vs 6.4), described as smooth and predictable
Where the Ultrac+ is stronger
- Wet 5/11 Resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.7% higher speed (2 tests)
- Value 2/2 Had 1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Ultrac+ at a glance
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Ultrac+ |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 2 | 0 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 5 | The Dynaxer HP5 stopped 3.4% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 1 |
| Wet11 measurements | 4 | The Ultrac+ resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.7% higher speed (2 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value2 measurements | 0 | The Ultrac+ had 1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Ultrac+ by 0.1 | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 8 reviews | 90% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 7 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 9 points | 71% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 40 sizes made in both | 57 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Dynaxer HP5 | Field | Ultrac+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated | P7 of 12 | P10 of 12 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Dynaxer HP5
Ultrac+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Dynaxer HP5
Ultrac+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Dynaxer HP5
Ultrac+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Ultrac+ 83% from 8. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Ultrac+ | Wins | ||||||||
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| 37.99 | 3.4% | 39.32 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 74.97 | = | 74.96 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 5.6% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 37.31 | 3.6% | 38.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 72.89 | 0.1% | 72.83 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 5.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 0.71 | = | 0.71 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| 12.72 | = | 12.72 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| 73.39 | 2.7% | 75.38 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 3.59 | 4.7% | 3.76 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 7.8% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 68.95 | 0.1 dB | 68.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 4.29 | 1% | 4.25 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Ultrac+ 8.4 out of 10.
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Ultrac+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Dry | 60 | ||
| 60 | Wet | 74 | ||
| 47 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 81 | Value | 53 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Ultrac+ | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.9 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 7.9 | ||
| 10 | Wear | 7.7 | ||
| 9.5 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Ultrac+ 83% from 8. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- 90%from 6 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 5,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 tyre delivers strong overall performance, with frequent praise for quiet running, a soft/comfortable ride, and confident grip-especially in wet conditions. Most high-scoring reviews describe stable, safe handling and good value for money. One lower-scoring review notes noticeably softer sidewalls leading to imprecise high-speed response compared with Goodyear Asymmetric 6, suggesting handling sharpness may not satisfy drivers wanting a firmer, sportier feel.
- Quiet/low road noise
- Comfortable, soft ride and good bump absorption
- Good grip and confident handling (notably in wet)
- Good value for money
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 6 Dynaxer HP5 reviewsOnly have them for a few days, but initial impressions are great.
Grip and handling are very good, very quiet, and soft/smooth over road cracks. Recommended.
Vredestein Ultrac+
- 83%from 8 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 35,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Across seven reviews, the Vredestein Ultrac+ is described as a strong all-rounder with standout wet-weather security, including very high confidence in heavy rain and good resistance to aquaplaning. Drivers also commonly praise its comfortable ride, generally low cabin noise, and precise, planted handling/steering. Value for money is repeatedly highlighted as a major strength. A smaller subset of users report slightly worse fuel economy/rolling resistance versus some alternatives, and isolated feedback notes higher noise at high motorway speeds on coarse surfaces.
- Excellent wet grip and high-speed rain stability/aquaplaning resistance
- Comfortable ride and good bump absorption
- Generally quiet/low noise (often described as a low hum)
- Precise steering and stable handling
- Slight fuel economy/rolling resistance penalty versus some competitors
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 8 Ultrac+ reviewsI xannot recommend these vrederstein tyres higly enough. On safety ,fuel economy and dry and wet weather handling and safety . If they have any weakness it would be on tred wear. But at 90 pounds a tyre i wil never drive on anything else.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 99 sizes of the Dynaxer HP5 and 57 of the Ultrac+, 40 of them made in both.
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Ultrac+ |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 16 to 21 inch | 57 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 40 sizes 195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 28 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100%B0% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37% | B50%C45%A3%D1% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 69-70 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2024 |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
In the mid-priced premium-touring summer segment, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 (Michelin group) and the Vredestein Ultrac+ target the same buyer: everyday drivers who want strong safety margins without paying flagship-tyre money. The two shared 2026 tests in 225/45 R17 give a useful apples-to-apples view of how they behave in the real world-especially on braking, handling balance, comfort, and efficiency.
Across both test suites, a clear pattern emerges: the Kleber is the more consistently well-rounded tyre, repeatedly beating the Vredestein in the two areas most drivers feel first-dry and wet braking-while also scoring higher subjectively for confidence and comfort. The Vredestein's counterpunch is focused: it's notably better in aquaplaning resistance and slightly better on rolling resistance, making it appealing for high-rain, motorway-heavy use where standing water stability and fuel economy matter most.
Conclusion
If you prioritise everyday safety and predictable behaviour, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 is the stronger all-round pick. It wins dry braking in both tests (37.98-38.0 m vs 39.3 m) and wet braking in both tests (29.12 m vs 30.2 m; and 45.5 m vs 47.2 m), which are meaningful gaps-roughly 3-4%-that translate into real stopping-distance headroom in emergencies. It also scores better on subjective feel and comfort (6.9 vs 6.4 points in both reports), and testers describe it as balanced with no obvious weak spot, even if it lacks the outright lap-time pace of the leaders.
The Vredestein Ultrac+ finishes lower overall in both comparisons (9/9 and 10/13) largely because it gives away too much in braking and dry performance, with notes mentioning understeer and overheating when pushed. Where it does stand out is water management: it wins straight-line aquaplaning in both tests (75.4 vs 73.4 km/h) and curved aquaplaning (3.76 vs 3.59 m/s²), and it edges rolling resistance (~1% lower). The practical takeaway is simple: choose Kleber for broader, more confidence-inspiring performance; choose Vredestein if your driving is dominated by heavy rain/motorway standing water and you're willing to accept weaker braking and dry-limit composure for stronger aquaplaning resilience and slightly better efficiency.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Ultrac+: your questions
Is the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 or the Vredestein Ultrac+ the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 finished ahead 2 times and the Ultrac+ not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Ultrac+ 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Dynaxer HP5 or the Ultrac+?
The Ultrac+ led 5 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.7% higher speed across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Dynaxer HP5 led 5 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.4% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ultrac+ had 1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 10/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 7.7/10 for the Ultrac+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.5/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 8.5/10 for the Ultrac+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Ultrac+ 83% from 8. 80% of Dynaxer HP5 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac+.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Dynaxer HP5 is made in 99 sizes (16 to 21 inch) and the Ultrac+ in 57 (15 to 20 inch). 40 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Dynaxer HP5 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ultrac+ A and B.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Dynaxer HP5 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Ultrac+ in 2024.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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