Positive - Very good aquaplaning resistance, relatively low rolling resistance, good grip on gravel.
Negative - Long braking distances in the dry and wet, lower levels of comfort.
Overall - The Vredestein Ultrac Satin is a tyre we'd like to see trade some of its aquaplaning performance for some more rubber on the ground for improvements in the grip tests, as subjectively the tyre was nice to drive on, it just lacked grip.
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Given 93%
while driving a
Volkswagen golf 2.0 gt tdi
(225/45 R17 W) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
Dealer oredred these especially for my car, being so new he hadn't any in stock. In the past I've used Michelin Pilot Sport 3s and Goodyear Eagle F1 AS2. These Veedesteins are up there with the best. Massive improvement over the Bridgestone Potenzas that were on before - much more comfortable, less noise, much better grip. Will definitely buy these again.
260 - tyre reviewed on April 27, 2016
Given 97%
while driving a
SEAT Leon FR 2.0 tdi 170
(225/40 R18 W) on
mostly town
for 5,000
spirited miles
Absolutely perfect tires. Great grip both on dry and wet conditions. Excellent break distance. I'm use them mostly on sporty drive style. I recommend them for sure.
31 - tyre reviewed on April 12, 2019
Peugeot
(205/55 R16 W) on
mostly motorways
for 0
easy going miles
I have Vredestein Sportrac 5 for 3 years. Excellent tyres. But still 2 monthes i put Vredestein Ultrac Satin. This tyre is more better than Sportrac 5 especially in the field of comfort.Τhe car goes like a train on rails.I am impressed by
Vredestein and especially from the new Ultrac Satin.Ι'll follow Vredestein and I suggest the above tires unreservedly.
22 - tyre reviewed on December 22, 2018
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Given 93%
while driving a
Skoda
(215/55 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 4,500
average miles
Excellent tyres also in wet, also indry. After the reading a lot s of reviews a decieded to try Vredestein Ultrac Satin, and I have to say : was the best choice! On my first trip I got cca 500 km strong raining, but my car was fixed perfectly on the highway. Before I had Pirelli Cinturanto P7 for 50.000 km. I had on my old tyres always 4mm grip, but on the wet roads it was dangerous, very hard and too noise. Than I decieded to buy Vredestein tyres. With Vredestein Ultrac Satin you dont feel any bumps on the road, more comfortable than Pirellis, and very low noise level. The consumption is the same like like with Pirelli. After 4500 km I cannot say anything about wear, they are like new. I will definitely buy this tyres again, top quality!!
One caveat to this review: I only had these tyres on the rear of a Mk5 Golf GT TDI with standard suspension. That said, I'm just about to put a set on the front. On the rear, these tyres followed through perfectly. I live in Cornwall, with lots of uneven, bumpy, twisty roads, and they put up with a lot. Wear wise I've had them on for just about 2 1/2 years, and they've done probably around 50k miles, and still have plenty of tread. In the dry, they give me confidence that if I want to boot it round a sweeping corner the rear end will stay on the road, really great. In the wet, they feel planted and secure. Comfortable too. Only negative is I would say they had increased road noise over other tyres I've used, but they are on the rear of a Golf which is renowned for having awful rear noise so who knows! Probably among the best tyres I've ever used, so definitely getting another set.
1 - tyre reviewed on June 13, 2021
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Given 54%
while driving a
Volkswagen GTi Mk6
(225/40 R18) on
a combination of roads
for 12,000
spirited miles
I would not buy this tyre again. Grip is good in the wet, but there's not much feel to it and the grip under hard acceleration in dry is really not very good.
For a sport car just go for the premium brands.
0 - tyre reviewed on May 14, 2021
Given 100%
while driving a
Audi A4
(245/40 R18) on
mostly town
for 125
average miles
Just have them for 18 days on an Audi A4 B8 2015 Quattro 190 HP with standard suspension.
The feedback is very good. I'm impressed with the comfort because they behave the same way as my 17' wheels behave over bumps.
Stability is much improved compared to my 4 year old Continental Premium Contact.
2 - tyre reviewed on March 15, 2021
Given 100%
while driving a
Skoda
(205/40 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 2,000
spirited miles
When choosing new tyres I looked into a whole range of factors and eventually plumpt for Vredestein Ultrac Satin. I was replacing a set of Pirelli P zero nero that were dire. The Vredestein tyres are with out doubt the best tyres I have fitted to a car. Not a make I had come across before I did my research but I am so pleased I did. The transformation in feel and control of my VRS Fabia estate is sensational, I can now truly have some fun with it rather than worrying about when it was going to kill me! The ride has been improved so much, wet weather driving has stopped being a lottery of when will it let go. These new tyres just give firm predictable grip under cornering and braking. I can't conclusively give a view on wear as they haven't been on the car long enough, but unless they wear drastically fast I will definitely use these tyres again.
4 - tyre reviewed on January 27, 2021
Volvo
(225/45 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 2,000
spirited miles
I drive a Volvo S60 2.5T with 240hp (2008). I have had the car now for 7 years, and have driven the car with new Michelin Primacy 3, and subsequently with Goodyear Asymmetric 3. The Michelins were worn out after 25.000km. Big disappointment. The Goodyears lasted about 35.000km, but at the end they were a nightmare: no traction at all in wet weather. After reading the reviews, I decided to try the Vredestein Ultrac Satins. These are hands down the best tyres I have ever had. Exceptional handling in the wet! Superb road feel back, and the ride is so quiet!! Bumps in the road seem like non-existent. I've had these tyres now for about a month and have driven some 2000 km, and they constantly astound me in their quality. Of course, I cannot say anything about the wear, but I am really impressed. This has nothing to do about a budget tyre: this is pure quality!
7 - tyre reviewed on December 17, 2020
Given 81%
while driving a
BMW 525D
(225/50 R17 V) on
a combination of roads
for 0
average miles
In general very good tyre.. But based on reviews, i am little bit confused.. They are much better on dry. I am not so confident on wet with them, especially on lower speed in sharp corners. Excellent braking on both dry and wet.
9 - tyre reviewed on June 18, 2020
Given 92%
while driving a
Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TCDI
(235/50 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 2,000
average miles
- excellent in low NOISE: this is for the speed up to 120 Km/hour
- excellent in Comfort: compared to previous Michelins and Dunlops are Ultra Satin tyres better
- average diesel consumption went down by 0,6l / 100 km
- handling on very wet road is predictible
- after 2000 miles I can not value WEAR, because is not adequate.
Had it for 4 years on a saab ttid sc wearing them in dry greek weather but also on rainy winter days..no different on handling I any condition. bit noisy but at the end you get a top tyre much cheaper than the premium.I will get then again.
21 - tyre reviewed on February 28, 2020
Given 92%
while driving a
Opel insignia
(245/45 R18 W) on
a combination of roads
for 2,000
spirited miles
Very impressed by how they behave on Swedish roads. Bought them for their high ratings on comfort/sound but I am more impressed by the handling. This is the more relaxed version of ultrac and it makes my car feel more sporty than ever with previous sport contacts. Wonder what the sporty ultracs feel like
15 - tyre reviewed on March 31, 2019
Given 93%
while driving a
Ford Focus MK3
(215/55 R16 W) on
mostly town
for 45,000
average miles
excellent grip in wet and dry roads after 45000 km ...good comfort ...better than michelin primacy 2 i used before
21 - tyre reviewed on December 11, 2018
Given 91%
while driving a
Mazda CX7
(235/55 R19 W) on
mostly motorways
for 500
average miles
Look I can't say much about this tyre because I bought them only one month ago but what I can tell you already is that it has great grip and is very good on steering the vehicule into corners. Comfort is much better than the Michelin's which were very expensive and didn't hold out for long...
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