Pros and cons
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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Competitors
Sizes
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is made in 69 sizes, starting from 225/45 R17 up to 355/25 R24.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is ranked #60 of 943 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2020, Autobild 2020, and other organizations. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Holland. However, this particular model is made in Netherlands. It is made in total of 69 sizes, 225/45 R17 being the smallest and 355/25 R24 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 13 times, first test was carried in 2016. This model received the best possible rating in 3 tests. Noise is a strong quality of Vredestein Ultrac Vorti - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to Victra Sport 5, which is a tyre from Maxxis (Taiwan) and has a rating of 74%, compared to 60% of the Vredestein in question. There was a braking test that featured both Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti held by autobild in 2020. It was tested on a BMW 5 series with 245/45 R18 tyres. On the wet, the Vredestein stopped from 80km/h in 31,3m, whereas the competing Maxxis took longer to stop - 33,4m. The results repeat on the dry, where the Vredestein stopped earlier at the 33,4m mark, compared to 34,8m of the Maxxis.
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Timeline
2016
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2017
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was tested 1x (Autobild)
2018
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was tested 1x (Automotorsport)
2019
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was tested 4x (Gute-Fahrt,...)
2020
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was tested 4x (ADAC,...)
Achievements
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in tyre tests
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is a premium segment tyre that has been tested by some of the most prestigious tyre testing organizations in Europe. The tyre has been tested in various dimensions and periods, with the earliest test being conducted in 2016 and the most recent in 2020. Overall, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti received an impressive overall rating of 87%.
In the tests conducted by Autobild, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti performed well, ranking in the top 8 out of 50 in the 2020 Summer tyre test in the 245/45 R18 dimension. The tyre was also the best performer in several disciplines, including aquaplaning-cross, wet braking, wet handling, and wet side guide. However, in the same test, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti had the worst result in the braking distance discipline.
In the ADAC Summer tyre test, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was rated as satisfactory and was positioned in the seventh place out of 16 in the 225/40 R18 dimension. The tyre performed well in the mileage and exterior noise disciplines and was the best in these categories.
Overall, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti has performed excellently in various tests and has won several of them. It was the best in dry handling in the 2019 Autobild Summer tyre test in the 245/45 R18 dimension and the best in dry lane changing in the 2018 Automotorsport Summer tyre test in the 225/45 R17 dimension. It has also been recommended in the 2016 Automotorsport Summer tyre test in the 235/40 R18 dimension.
All tyre tests where Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 2,4 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 33,4 | 31,3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 35,3 | 30,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2 | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 10 | |||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 6,9 | 6,6 | 7,7 | 5,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,2 | 0,8 | 3,0 | 1,3 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2,5 | 1,3 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 2,5 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,6 | 9,5 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 8,5 | 8,1 | 9,5 | 5 | 7 | ||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 2 | 2- | |||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (3x) | 85% (7x) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Good | Satisfactory | Recommended |
| 3x | 4x | 2x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R17 | R18 | R19 | R20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 92.5% (6x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (4x) | 85% (1x) | 96.3% (4x) | 85% (1x) |
FAQ
Where is Vredestein Ultrac Vorti made?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is made in Netherlands.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.