Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Vredestein Ultrac
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 Turanza 6 | three | |
| Vredestein Ultrac | four |
While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac is better than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 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.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading rolling resistance across tests (often best in group), aiding fuel/EV range
- Exceptional wear and low abrasion, delivering strong projected mileage and value
- Consistently safe, balanced road manners with quiet ride
- Competitive dry braking and subjective handling scores in mixed-tyre tests
- Top-tier wet performance: shorter wet braking, faster wet handling/circle, strong curved aquaplaning
- Strong dry dynamics with short braking and stable, responsive steering
- Good comfort and low noise in several tests
- Often strong overall rankings in performance-focused test formats
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 1.18% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Ultrac
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 1.43% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 11.11% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 1.16% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 9.02% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 1.64% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 2.2% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 11.11% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 4% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Ultrac
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 1.7% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 7.62% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.83% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had 4.92% better traction on gravel than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Gravel Traction: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had 8.17% better traction in sand than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Sand Traction: Vredestein Ultrac
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in grass traction tests.
Best In Grass Traction: Both tyres performed equally well
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 20% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac measured 0.4% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is predicted to cover 48.24% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 proved to have a 40.59% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during two price tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac cost 22.65% less than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Price: Vredestein Ultrac
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 8.05% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 used 3.39% less fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 emitted 28.92% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza 6 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 highly for its excellent wet grip and braking, very low noise levels, comfortable ride, and improved fuel economy, often noting strong aquaplaning resistance and confidence in heavy rain. Dry grip is generally good for a touring tyre, but the softer sidewalls can make steering feel less precise, with some reports of floatiness, understeer, and reduced feedback at higher speeds. A minority mention faster or uneven wear and occasional noise increase over time, but these are not dominant trends. Overall, the Turanza 6 suits drivers prioritizing comfort, quietness, and wet-weather security over sporty handling feel.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Vredestein Ultrac Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Vredestein Ultrac highly, praising its confident wet grip (including aquaplaning resistance), solid dry performance, and comfortable, quiet ride. Handling is described as predictable and safe, with several noting good value versus premium rivals. A minority report faster-than-expected tread wear, and a few mention noise or steering feel, but these are less common. Overall sentiment skews positive given the high number of strong reviews.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 77%
Conclusion
Key Differences
- Wet prowess: Ultrac leads wet braking/handling in most tests; Turanza 6 shows occasional wet braking wins but lags in lateral wet grip.
- Efficiency: Turanza 6 dominates rolling resistance (multiple test wins), benefiting fuel economy and EV range.
- Tread life: Turanza 6 has dramatically higher wear mileage (e.g., +76% and +123% vs Ultrac in ADAC/AutoBild).
- Aquaplaning: Ultrac usually stronger in curved aquaplaning; straight-line aquaplaning is closer/mixed.
- Noise/comfort: Small edge to Turanza 6 in subjective noise in some tests; Ultrac also tests quiet-differences are minor.
- Value: Despite Ultrac's lower purchase price in places, Turanza 6's longevity and efficiency deliver better overall value metrics.
Overall Winner: Vredestein Ultrac
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Ultrac 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.