Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Vredestein Ultrac Pro are Max Performance Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | six | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | one |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is better than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 6.21% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 0.28% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 1.05% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 3.17% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 7.12% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport stopped the vehicle in 7.73% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 3.5% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 1.98% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport scored 4.84% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was 4.09% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro floated at a 1.29% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport slipped out at a 0.74% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 4.32% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 5.45% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Subj. Noise: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during four noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro measured 2.87% quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during three wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is predicted to cover 19.68% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during two value tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport proved to have a 11.46% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro had a 7.23% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro used 1.72% less fuel than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport emitted 15.5% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Driver Reviews
Across 115 reviews, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is praised for exceptional dry and wet grip, sharp steering response, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often rivaling or beating PS4/PS4S and PZ4. Many note it performs best when warmed and can be superb for spirited road use, with some citing good value. The most common drawbacks are rapid tread wear, higher noise and a firm ride, noticeable grip drop when cold, and poor durability on track abuse; a few also report slightly higher fuel consumption. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for performance-focused drivers, with caveats on longevity and comfort.
Based on 120 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro Driver Reviews
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.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Conclusion
In conclusion the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, curved aquaplaning, wear, value and abrasion, while the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed better in straight aqua, subj. comfort, subj. noise, noise, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Bridgestone Potenza Sport seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.