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Vredestein Sportrac 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

24

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

16th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Vredestein Sportrac 5 delivers solid mid-pack performance with pockets of excellence in smaller sizes. It has multiple top-tier finishes and wins in 185/65 R15 and similar dimensions (ADAC 2016 P1/16, ADAC 2019 P2/16), plus frequent top-10 placements in large comparison tests (e.g., 9/54 braking 2013, 10/47 braking overview 2018). Wet performance can be competitive in some tests, and value, noise, and rolling resistance results occasionally shine. However, consistency drops in 205/55 R16 where it trends mid-to-lower tier, including a last place in ADAC 2018 (16/16).

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Performance in Small/Medium Sizes Strong
    • 1st overall ADAC 2016 185/65 R15 (dominant, beat wet specialist)
    • 2nd overall ADAC 2019 185/65 R15
  • Wet Weather Performance Moderate
    • ADAC 2016 report: beat Continental PC5 in wet tests
    • 5th/20 wet handling 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (+2.3% from best)
  • Value/Efficiency/Comfort Moderate
    • 2nd/20 value and 4th/20 rolling resistance 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15
    • 2nd/20 low noise 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (72 dB, +0.4% from best)
  • Braking Shootouts (Mixed Conditions) Moderate
    • 9th/54 2013 braking test (195/65 R15)
    • 10th/47 2018 AutoBild braking overview (195/65 R15)
  • General Competitiveness Across Many Tests Moderate
    • Average overall position 7.1 across 24 tests
    • Multiple top-5 finishes: 2012 Auto Express 2/8; 2013 Auto Zeitung 4/12; 2013 ACE 2/16; 2015 Euro 185/60 R14 5/16
Performance Weaknesses
  • Performance in 205/55 R16 Segment Strong
    • ADAC 2018 205/55 R16: 16/16
    • 2014 Auto Express 205/55 R16: 8/10; 2015 Euro 205/55 R16: 10/19; 2016 AutoBild 205/55 R16: 8/15; 2015 Test World 205/55 R16: 10/15; 2018 Swedish 205/55 R16: 8/13
  • Aquaplaning/Water Clearance Moderate
    • Straight aquaplaning 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 14/20 (+7% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 2019 Swedish 205/55 R16: 7/13 (+3% from best)
  • Dry Performance Consistency Minor
    • Dry handling 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 13/20 (+2.4% from best)
    • Dry braking 2019 Swedish 205/55 R16: 8/13 (+3.8% from best)
  • Wet Braking Variability Moderate
    • 2019 Swedish wet braking: 10/13 (+5.2% from best)
    • 2018 Auto Bild wet braking: 8/20 (+7.9% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

8
of 13
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 2

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2
of 16
2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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9
of 20
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Strong:
Noise, Value
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10
of 47
2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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16
of 16
2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2018
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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6
of 11
2017 ACE SUV Summer Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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8
of 16
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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8
of 15
2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test

2016
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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11
of 50
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test

2016
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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1
of 16
2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2016

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5
of 18
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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10
of 15
2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Vredestein Sportrac 5 has good enough braking in the wet, but aquaplanes too easily. Manageability good in principle, but difficult to maintain traction in the rear during sudden manoeuvres. ...
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10
of 52
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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5
of 16
2015 European Tyre Test 185/60R14

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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10
of 19
2015 European Tyre Test 205/55 R16

2015
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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of 10
2014 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Not making the podium in any of the individual tests puts the Sportrac 5 eighth overall. It felt good in the wet, with a progressive nature and good grip, however any sharpness was lost in the dry....
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of 17
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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9
of 16
2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Vredestein has a very high braking performance on wet roads. Lateral grip is also good, but weaker than the longitudinal. The tyre can show a good lap time, but the rear grip sometimes falls aw...
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of 13
2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

The Vredestein was the fastest on a wet track due to high lateral grip and excellent maneuverability. Braking performance, however, is not as impressive, plus the Vredestein aquaplanes too...
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of 12
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Good in the wet and excellent in the dry, the new Sportrac 5 gets a commendable fourth place
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of 54
2013 54 Tyre Braking Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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of 19
2013 European Summer Touring Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver Plus

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of 16
2013 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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of 8
2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip

The Vredestein Sportrac 5 is another tyre which prioritises wet grip over fuel economy. Even stronger in the dry than the Goodyear, the Sportrac 5 puts in an excellent all round performance to plac...
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