225/45 R17 Vredestein ULTRAC variants
Vredestein ULTRAC is a summer tyre made in total of 81 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R17 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Vredestein ULTRAC - "", which is good for speeds up to km/h. In 225/45 R17, ULTRAC usually competes against PremiumContact 7, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 99%, compared to 26% of the Vredestein in question. Latest test in 225/45 R17 was held by ACE in 2024, where ULTRAC received rating "Highly recommended" and finished on the 2. place. It was tested on a Opel Astra.
225/45 R17 XL
Vredestein ULTRAC is made in 81 sizes, starting from 175/50 R15 up to 295/40 R21.
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Vredestein ULTRAC in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/45 R17)
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Vredestein ULTRAC | 7.8 | ||||||
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satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 10
Finishing 7th out of 10 competitors, the Vredestein ULTRAC tyre received a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. It was praised for its brand-quality sidewall stability and secure driving characteristics, alongside good aquaplaning resistance and pleasantly quiet rolling comfort, all available at a moderate price level. However, its performance was slightly marred by a tendency to understeer on both wet and dry surfaces, increased rolling resistance, and marginally extended braking distances. No specific disciplines were highlighted as its strongest or weakest points, underlining its overall satisfactory but mixed performance.
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Vredestein ULTRAC | 2- | 2- | 2- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 214 | 47 | 92 | 13 | 5 | ||
| Vredestein ULTRAC | 211 | 71 | 120 | 15 | 5 | ||
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Ranked #4 of 9
Securing the fourth spot among nine competitors, the Vredestein Ultrac proved itself as a competent all-rounder in its performance evaluation. Though it didn't reach the top marks in any specific category, it was commended for its solid grip level, comfortable driving experience, and high energy efficiency. However, its longer braking distance on wet surfaces was noted as a drawback. On dry surfaces, the tire's low rolling resistance coefficient highlights its fuel-saving potential, but it was the slowest in the slalom segment. Despite this, it was praised for its good cornering grip and straightforward handling, with a gentle understeer that signals well in advance, enabling easy control adjustments by the driver. The clear feedback on wet surfaces demands precise input from the driver, rewarding with considerable grip levels, although the long braking distance on wet conditions was a pointed concern.
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