Segment
1. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Premium2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
Comparison: Vredestein Ultrac Satin vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5
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The Vredestein Ultrac Satin and the Maxxis Premitra HP5 are both summer tyres, known for their high performance and reliable grip. However, they excel in different conditions and contexts, and your preference may depend on your specific needs or driving style. This comparison will examine the strengths and weaknesses of each, as revealed across multiple tyre tests.
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin, produced in Hungary, performed impressively in many tests, but did not top the list. Its best features according to testers from Autozeitung were in Aquaplaning - longitudinal, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering. With ACE testers, it was commended for its Dry driving behaviour and Dry handling. Despite its remarkable performance, it did not have a replacement model. More information about the company behind this tyre can be found here.
On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 also showcased a strong performance across different tests even without information about its country of production. Autozeitung testers appreciated its Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling, Safety, and Dry steering response, while ACE testers singled it out for its extraordinary Dry handling. Like the Vredestein Ultrac Satin, no newer model has replaced this tyre. For more information about the manufacturer, click here.
In terms of ranking, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 often outperformed the Vredestein Ultrac Satin. Autozeitung test placed Maxxis in 4th position out of 20 tyres tested, while the Vredestein Ultrac Satin came in 6th. In the ACE test, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 came 6th out of 11 tyres, with the Vredestein Ultrac Satin down in 11th. Similarly, in tests by AutomotorSport and Autobild, Maxxis performs better than Vredestein.
In summary, both the Vredestein Ultrac Satin and Maxxis Premitra HP5 proven to possess unique features that could make them suitable choices for drivers. Despite some differences in tests positions, both have commendable strengths that shine in different conditions. However, overall, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 seems to have an edge over Vredestein Ultrac Satin in terms of test rankings.
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Best rating in test
1. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Highly recommended2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 264 | vítěz testu | 137 | 129 | |||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Highly recommended | 222 | velmi doporučeno | 109 | 113 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 242 | velmi doporučeno | 117 | 125 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 150 | doporučeno | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Recommended | 134 | doporučeno | 57 | 43 | 15 | 8 | |
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Recommended | 142 | doporučeno | 57 | 45 | 16 | 7 | |
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | velmi doporučeno | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Still recommended | 7,7 | doporučeno (těsně) | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 6,9 | podmíněně doporučeno | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Offroad | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2- | 2- | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 1- | 1 | |||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2- | 2+ | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3+ | 2 | 2+ | |||
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| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Good + | dobré + | ||||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 36,2 | 37,5 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,4 | 40,5 | |||||
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