Giti GitiSport S2+ vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Giti GitiSport S2+ finished ahead 2 times and the Ultrac Pro once. The GitiSport S2+ stopped 0.8% shorter in the wet; the Ultrac Pro had 12.4% lower rolling resistance.
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Which should you buy?
Choose the Vredestein Ultrac Pro if you want the most dependable all-round max-performance summer tyre-especially for frequent rain, higher-speed wet stability, lower noise, and better efficiency. Choose the Giti GitiSport S2 plus if you're value-driven and want strong braking performance with better projected wear/cost efficiency, but be more cautious if your use case matches the SUV-test conditions where its wet grip and aquaplaning reserves looked clearly weaker.
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- More consistent wet performance and safety margins overall, especially in SUV test (wet braking 51.9 m vs 60.1 m; better wet handling and wet circle)
- Lower rolling resistance across tests (6.92 vs 7.68 kg/t; 7.65 vs 8.99 kg/t), supporting efficiency
- Quieter and more comfortable (e.g., 69.1 vs 71.7 dB; higher subjective comfort 7.3 vs 6.7)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
GitiSport S2+ vs Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | GitiSport S2+ | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 1 | The Ultrac Pro stopped 1.3% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 5 |
| Wet12 measurements | 5 | The Ultrac Pro lapped the wet circle 1% faster (2 tests) | 6 |
| Off road4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 0 | The Ultrac Pro was 1.7 dB quieter (2 tests) | 3 |
| Value4 measurements | 1 | The Ultrac Pro had 12.4% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 3 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.1/10 | The GitiSport S2+ by 0.1 | 9.0/10 |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Ultrac Pro was dearer in 1 of 2 | +2.3% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 20 | 19 sizes made in both | 98 |
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 3 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 | GitiSport S2+ | Field | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | P9 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P5 of 50 | P13 of 50 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
GitiSport S2+
Ultrac Pro
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 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
GitiSport S2+
Ultrac Pro
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.
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 | GitiSport S2+ | Gap | Ultrac Pro | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 34.37 | 1.3% | 33.93 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 102 | 0.1% | 102.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 43.27 | 0.8% | 41.9 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 83.2 | 1.7% | 84.65 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 17.95 | 1% | 17.75 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 89.9 | 0.1% | 89.85 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.97 | 2.3% | 2.87 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 63 | 1% | 63.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 10,606 | 6% | 10,003 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 8,296 | 22.3% | 10,147 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 2,584 | 1.4% | 2,548 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.75 | 1.7 dB | 70.05 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 50,020 | 18.8% | 42,100 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.34 | 12.4% | 7.29 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,713 | 5.6% | 1,617 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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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 GitiSport S2+ scores 9.1 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| GitiSport S2+ | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 92 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 87 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 30 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 33 | Value | 27 | ||
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
| GitiSport S2+ | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| - | Handling | 9 | ||
| - | Wear | 6 | ||
| - | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7 reviews; the GitiSport S2+ has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- 83%from 7 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 34,100 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and value. High-scoring reviews highlight short braking distances, stability, and decent wear for aggressive or heavy vehicles. A minority report concerns include poor performance in very cold (sub-5°C) conditions and one case of premature wear/delamination. Overall, the Ultrac Pro delivers balanced performance with comfort-focused tuning and attractive design.
- dry grip
- wet grip
- handling/steering feel
- ride comfort
- reduced grip in very cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 7 Ultrac Pro reviewsI've had them for two summers and about 10k kms on a Ford Focus ST250. When I was buying them I was looking for good tires at a fair price and these were the newest model available at the time.
Dry: In the dry they have good traction, predictable handlings and good comfort for a UHP tire. Breakaway is communicated well and they don't surprise you out of nowhere. Lift of oversteer is easily achieved and controlled. They do wheelspin a bit in first gear if you are a bit more enthusiastic with the throttle but that's expected on a more powerful fwd car.
Wet: They have good and predictable grip in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance and stop quite well.
Others: Rim guard is somewhere in the middle, not as big as Bridgestone but better than Hankook. Sidewall design is good, comfort and noise are good for a uhp tire. Wear has also been good for me, I expect to change them due to age and not wear but then again I don't do that many miles a year.
It's a tire I like and would recommend. Price to performance is good. Would consider buying. I got their Wintrac Pro Plus to try this winter so I've been satisfied with Vredesteins as a whole.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 20 sizes of the GitiSport S2+ and 98 of the Ultrac Pro, 19 of them made in both.
| Category | GitiSport S2+ | Ultrac Pro |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 20 sizes, 17 to 20 inch | 98 sizes, 18 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 19 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/45 R18225/35 R19225/40 R19225/45 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19235/55 R19245/35 R19and 7 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A97%B3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C65%D35% | C73%D18%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B97%A3% |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2024 |
| Replaced | - | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Ultrac Pro was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 2.3% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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.
This is a particularly interesting head-to-head because both the Giti GitiSport S2 plus and Vredestein Ultrac Pro sit in the max-performance summer category, yet the shared tests paint two very different personalities: one tyre repeatedly scores for refinement and efficiency, while the other keeps surprising on pure braking value and longevity.
Across three 2026 tests (including a large 52-tyre braking shootout and two 245/45 R19 vs 255/45 R19 group tests), the Vredestein most consistently looks like the “premium all-rounder” on paper-especially in wet grip balance, noise and rolling resistance. The Giti, however, isn't a simple budget compromise: in the 245/45 R19 Autobild test it finishes a strong 4th/20 and beats the Vredestein on wet braking and projected wear/cost efficiency, showing real upside when conditions and sizing suit it.
Conclusion
If you want the safer, more rounded high-performance experience with day-to-day polish, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is the clearer choice on balance. In the 255/45 R19 SUV summer test it is miles ahead overall (2nd/9 vs 9th/9) and builds that result on meaningful wet advantages: wet braking is 51.9 m vs Giti's 60.1 m (about 8.2 m shorter), plus better wet handling (87.0 vs 83.8 km/h) and stronger aquaplaning margins. Add that it's repeatedly quieter (e.g., 69.1 vs 71.7 dB) and more energy-efficient (rolling resistance 6.92 vs 7.68 kg/t; also 7.65 vs 8.99 kg/t in Autobild), and it's the more “complete” tyre for mixed real-world summer driving.
The Giti GitiSport S2 plus makes the strongest case for drivers prioritizing purchase price, projected mileage and outright braking value-especially in the 245/45 R19 results. It beats the Vredestein on wet braking in two of the three shared tests (42.5 vs 45.0 m in Autobild; 27.2 vs 28.8 m in the 52-tyre braking test), delivers much better projected wear (50,020 vs 42,100 km), and comes out notably stronger on value (12.2 vs 15.2 price/1000). The key caution is consistency: the same tyre that looks impressively “no weak area” in Autobild is described as sliding early in the wet with limited aquaplaning reserves in the SUV test-so if your driving includes heavy rain, standing water, or you're choosing SUV fitments similar to 255/45 R19, the Vredestein's broader wet safety buffer is the more dependable takeaway.
Practical takeaway: Ultrac Pro is the better all-weather-for-summer, refinement-and-efficiency pick; GitiSport S2+ is the value/longevity play that can perform brilliantly in braking-centric tests, but appears more fitment- and test- dependent in wet stability.
GitiSport S2+ vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Giti GitiSport S2+ or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Giti GitiSport S2+ finished ahead 2 times and the Ultrac Pro once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiSport S2+ scores 9.1 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the GitiSport S2+ or the Ultrac Pro?
The Ultrac Pro led 6 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet circle 1% faster across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ultrac Pro led 5 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.3% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ultrac Pro had 12.4% lower rolling resistance (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Ultrac Pro was 1.7 dB quieter (2 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7 reviews; the GitiSport S2+ has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Ultrac Pro was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 2.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The GitiSport S2+ is made in 20 sizes (17 to 20 inch) and the Ultrac Pro in 98 (18 to 24 inch). 19 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the GitiSport S2+ is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ultrac Pro A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The GitiSport S2+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Ultrac Pro in 2024. The Ultrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+.
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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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The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
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