Fulda SportControl 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Fulda SportControl 2 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro appear in 26 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Fulda SportControl 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 13 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Fulda SportControl 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac Pro still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Fulda SportControl 2 if
- You prefer the Fulda SportControl 2's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda SportControl 2 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.0 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.2 | 82.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda SportControl 2
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda SportControl 2 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.3 1 | Avg rank 6.7 56 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.4 | Avg rank 6.9 5 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.3 | Avg rank 6.1 324 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 10.4 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.6 | Avg rank 6.5 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 12.3 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
☀️ Dry: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 11.4 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 10.3 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
📏 Mileage: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 10.4, compared to 10.6 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.6 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Fulda SportControl 2 or Vredestein Ultrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Fulda SportControl 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro averages a better dry-braking rank than the Fulda SportControl 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro ranks better than the Fulda SportControl 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Fulda SportControl 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda SportControl 2 appears in 13 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Pro in 13, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →