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Vredestein Ultrac+ Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 2026 4 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Ultrac+ averages a finish of 8th. Its strongest discipline is Curved Aquaplaning, beating 73% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 47% across 5 tests.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 8thAverage finish
  • 33%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Vredestein Ultrac+

4 tests in 2026

0%50%100%2026Average 33%2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2026): P12 of 16, Beat 27% of the fieldThe BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026): P10 of 12, Beat 18% of the field2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test (2026): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2026): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 33%
The latest test

2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test P9 of 9

The Vredestein Ultrac+ finishes last but still provides acceptable safety. Its wet performance is inconsistent - aquaplaning resistance is respectable, but lateral grip and wet braking distance are the weakest in the group. Dry performance is also below the rest of the field. Rolling resistance is at a reasonable level.

Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Record by discipline

Where the Vredestein Ultrac+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 5 P6.4 of 10.6 47% 1
Dry Handling 4 P6 of 9.5 41% 1
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P10 of 11 8% -
Wet
Wet Braking 5 P6.4 of 10.6 50% 2
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P10 of 16 40% -
Wet Handling 4 P4.8 of 9.5 60% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P7 of 13 50% -
Wet Circle 4 P4.3 of 9.3 65% 1
Straight Aqua 5 P3.6 of 10.6 70% -
Curved Aquaplaning Strong 5 P3.6 of 10.6 73% 1
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P8 of 8 0% -
Snow Traction 1 P8 of 8 0% -
Snow Handling 1 P8 of 8 0% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P8.5 of 11 25% -
Noise 4 P4.8 of 9.5 60% 1
Value
Wear 1 P14 of 16 13% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P4 of 9.5 63% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P7 of 16 60% -
Energy Consumption 1 P6 of 8 29% -
Abrasion 1 P14 of 16 13% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Ultrac+. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Michelin Primacy 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Primacy 5 4 1 3 - 25%
Pirelli Cinturato C3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Cinturato C3 3 0 3 - 0%
Maxxis Premitra HP6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Premitra HP6 3 0 3 - 0%
Continental PremiumContact 7 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with PremiumContact 7 3 0 3 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza 6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Turanza 6 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated April 9, 2026.

Across four 2026 summer tests, the Vredestein Ultrac plus shows a clear split profile: it is consistently competitive in aquaplaning resistance (often top-4 and close to best) but tends to underperform in key safety/consistency metrics like wet braking and overall balance, leading to lower overall placings in three of four tests. Its only standout overall result is a strong 2nd/8 in an eco-focused test, driven largely by excellent wet braking and solid wet dynamics.

The main weaknesses are durability and, depending on test/size, braking performance-especially wet. ADAC data indicates notably poor wear/abrasion (bottom-3), while multiple tests show bottom-tier wet braking and dry braking (often ~9-10% behind the best), which heavily impacts overall rankings despite respectable handling pace and good hydroplaning margins.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    Details
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: Wet circle 3/9 (+2.7% from best), curved aquaplaning 3/9 (+2.3%), straight aquaplaning 4/9 (+4.3%)
    • 2026 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17: straight aquaplaning 4/12 (+4.4%), curved aquaplaning 4/12 (+4.1%)
    • 2026 ADAC 225/50 R17: straight aquaplaning 3/16 (+0.5% from best), curved aquaplaning 5/16 (+5.4%)
  • Wet Grip (non-braking) / Wet Dynamics Moderate
    Details
    • 2026 Summer ECO 195/55 R16: wet braking 1/8 (best in test), wet circle 2/8 (+2.3%), wet handling 3/8 (+1.4%)
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: wet handling 7/9 (+6.3%) but strong wet circle 3/9 (+2.7%)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency (not class-leading but often upper-mid) Minor
    Details
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: rolling resistance 4/9 (0.762 kg/t)
    • 2026 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17: rolling resistance 4/13 (7.73 kg/t, +19.7% from best)
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 4 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wear / Longevity & Abrasion Strong
    Details
    • 2026 ADAC 225/50 R17: wear 14/16 (30,600 km, +47.1% from best)
    • 2026 ADAC 225/50 R17: abrasion 14/16 (97 mg/km/t, +79.6% from best)
  • Wet Braking Consistency Strong
    Details
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: wet braking 9/9 (47.2 m, +9.3% from best)
    • 2026 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17: wet braking 10/12 (30.2 m, +9.2% from best)
    • 2026 ADAC 225/50 R17: wet braking 11/16 (+12.6% from best), wet braking on concrete 10/16 (+22.3% from best)
  • Dry Braking / Subjective Dry Confidence Moderate
    Details
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: dry braking 9/9 (39.3 m, +10.1% from best) and subjective dry handling 9/9 (+19.7% from best)
    • 2026 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17: dry braking 11/12 (39.33 m, +10% from best) and subjective dry handling 11/13 (+10.7% from best)
  • Overall Balance / Test-to-test Variability Moderate
    Details
    • Overall placings: 9/9 (Motor 2026), 10/13 (Tyre Reviews 2026), 12/16 (ADAC 2026) vs one strong outlier 2/8 (Summer ECO 2026)
    • 2026 Summer ECO 195/55 R16: dry handling ranked 8/8 (despite being only +0.9% from best on measured speed), indicating mixed dynamic scoring versus strong wet results
  • Dry handling Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 4 tests
P9 of 9 Beat 0% of the field

2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

Motor 225/45 R17

The Vredestein Ultrac+ finishes last but still provides acceptable safety. Its wet performance is inconsistent - aquaplaning resistance is respectable, but lateral grip and wet braking distance are the weakest in the group. Dry performance is also below the rest of the field. Rolling resistance is at a reasonable level.

WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet Braking WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

P2 of 8 Beat 86% of the field

2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test

Sport Auto 195/55 R16 sehr gut (Very Good)

The Vredestein Ultrac+ is a recently revised tyre that finishes second overall, driven mainly by strong wet performance. It posts the shortest wet braking distance of all tyres tested and performs well in wet handling and aquaplaning resistance. On dry roads, however, test drivers found it less impressive - cornering behavior is safe but lacks precision, with sluggish initial turn-in response. Steering feel is described as vague on dry asphalt. A faint slip-angle noise is audible during cornering. Rolling resistance is on the higher side, placing it sixth out of eight. It was also subject to follow-up verification testing with retail-purchased tyres, which confirmed the original results.

StrongWet BrakingWet Circle WeakDry Handling WinnerDunlop Blue Response TG

P10 of 12 Beat 18% of the field

The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated

Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tyre Reviews

The Vredestein Ultrac plus finished 10th overall. In the wet it was generally solid, with good straight-line aquaplaning and a strong curved aquaplaning result, plus mid-pack wet handling and a sensible rolling resistance figure. Subjectively it also sat around the middle in the wet, and my notes mention good communication even if it wasn't the sharpest. In the dry it dropped back with below-average dry braking and a low subjective dry handling score, and my dry notes mention understeer and overheating quickly on track.

WeakDry Braking WinnerPirelli Cinturato C3

P12 of 16 Beat 27% of the field

2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 225/50 R17

Vredestein’s Ultrac+ fails to achieve a good rating in both safety and environmental categories. Dry-road steering feedback and precision are only fair; dry braking is good. On wet roads the tyre performs reasonably in aquaplaning and handling but not in braking. The environmental rating is fair due to low mileage and high abrasion, though weight and fuel consumption are low. ADAC notes short dry braking, good aquaplaning and wet handling, low weight and fuel consumption as strengths, but poor dry handling, slight wet-braking weakness, low mileage and high abrasion as weaknesses.

WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

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