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255/55 R18 Vredestein ULTRAC variants
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Vredestein ULTRAC is a summer tyre made in total of 81 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 255/55 R18 is 80mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 140.25mm sidewall height. In 255/55 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Vredestein ULTRAC - "", which is good for speeds up to km/h. Latest test in 255/55 R18 was held by Autobild in 2025, where ULTRAC received rating "Exemplary" and finished on the 2. place. It was tested on a .
255/55 R18 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 (255/55 R18)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 255/55 R18
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10
Ranking an impressive second place in the test, the Vredestein Ultrac was awarded an "Exemplary" rating. The tire excelled with a perfectly balanced and secure driving performance on various surfaces, boasting strong safety margins in aquaplaning scenarios, short braking distances, good ride comfort, and a quiet noise level during drive-by. It notably topped the competition in sand traction, wet handling, wet braking, and rolling resistance, showcasing a well-rounded capability and superior design among its peers.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10
Ranking an impressive second place in the test, the Vredestein Ultrac was awarded an "Exemplary" rating. The tire excelled with a perfectly balanced and secure driving performance on various surfaces, boasting strong safety margins in aquaplaning scenarios, short braking distances, good ride comfort, and a quiet noise level during drive-by. It notably topped the competition in sand traction, wet handling, wet braking, and rolling resistance, showcasing a well-rounded capability and superior design among its peers.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Vredestein ULTRAC | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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255/55 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
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# | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV | Premium | £126 109 V | |||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Premium | £152 109 Y | |||
| 3. | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Premium | £133 109 Y | |||
| 4. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £128 109 V | |||
| 5. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £165 109 W + 1 | |||
| 6. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £187 109 Y | |||
| 7. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £132 109 V | |||
| 8. | Firestone Roadhawk 2 | Upper-middle | £103 109 Y | |||
| 9. | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Upper-middle | £104 109 Y | |||
| 10. | Nokian PowerProof 1 | Upper-middle | £96 109 Y | |||
| 11. | Falken Azenis FK510 SUV | Upper-middle | ||||
| 12. | Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2 | Upper-middle | £153 109 W + 1 | |||
| 13. | General Tire Grabber GT Plus | Lowcost | £105 0 Y | |||
| 14. | Semperit Speed-Life 3 | Lowcost | £147 109 Y | |||
| 15. | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5! Newer model available: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Premium | £145 105 T + 1 |
