The Vredestein Ultrac is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
Tyre review data from 20 tyre reviews averaging 76% over 203,505 miles driven, and 10 tests with an average result of 7th.
First On Market | July 2020 |
Wheel Size | 15 - 20" |
Width | 175 - 255mm |
Profile | 40 - 70 |
Rolling Resistance | A - D |
Wet Grip | A - B |
Noise (dB) | 69 - 71 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The Ultrac is ranked 60th of 203 Summer High Performance tyres.
This tyre has been replaced by the Vredestein Ultrac Cento.
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Summary
The Vredestein Ultrac tyre won an Auto Express victory due to its consistent performance across various tests. It excelled in wet conditions, ranking highly in wet braking, cornering, and handling. The tyre also demonstrated impressive fuel economy. While its dry performance was less remarkable, it still performed adequately. The Ultrac received top marks for refinement, offering low cabin noise and excellent bump absorption.
Results
The Vredestein Ultrac 5 achieved an overall score of 100%, priced at £98.15. It performed exceptionally well in wet conditions, ranking 2nd in wet braking (99.70%), 3rd in wet handling (98.90%), and tied for 3rd in wet cornering (99.10%). The tyre excelled in refinement, ranking 1st in cabin noise (100%) and 2nd in rolling resistance (99.40%). Its performance in dry conditions was less impressive, ranking 6th in dry braking (95.30%) and 8th in dry handling (98.40%). The tyre also showed good results in aquaplaning tests, particularly in straight aquaplaning (tied for 4th at 97.30%).
.Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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15 inch | |||
185/65 R 15 88 H | C | A | 69 |
195/65 R 15 91 V | C | A | 69 |
195/65 R 15 91 H | C | A | 69 |
195/55 R 15 85 V | D | A | 69 |
16 inch | |||
205/60 R 16 96 V XL | C | A | 69 |
205/60 R 16 92 H | C | A | 69 |
205/55 R 16 91 W | C | A | 69 |
205/55 R 16 91 V | C | A | 69 |
205/55 R 16 91 H | C | A | 69 |
215/70 R 16 100 H | C | A | 69 |
215/60 R 16 95 V | C | A | 69 |
215/60 R 16 99 H XL | C | A | 69 |
205/55 R 16 94 W XL | C | A | 69 |
17 inch | |||
205/50 R 17 93 Y XL | C | A | 69 |
205/50 R 17 93 V XL | C | A | 69 |
215/45 R 17 91 Y XL | B | A | 69 |
215/55 R 17 98 Y XL | C | A | 69 |
215/55 R 17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
225/60 R 17 99 V | B | A | 69 |
225/45 R 17 94 Y XL | C | A | 69 |
225/45 R 17 91 Y | C | A | 69 |
235/65 R 17 108 V XL | B | A | 70 |
18 inch | |||
235/60 R 18 107 W XL | B | A | 70 |
Size | Price Range | |
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205/50 R17 | £102.79 - £107.36 (2 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
205/55 R16 | £79.97 - £80.29 (2 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R17 | £91.19 - £96.70 (2 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
Available in 44 tyre sizes - View all. |
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