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Vredestein Ultrac plus - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

8th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

12th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wear / Longevity & Abrasion Strong
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
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2
of 8
2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

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 ...
Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Circle
Weak:
Dry Handling
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10
of 13
The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

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 sen...
Weak:
Dry Braking
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12
of 16
2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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...
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