Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Wetproof SUV and Vredestein Ultrac appear in 16 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Nokian Wetproof SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, 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 Nokian Wetproof SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Wetproof SUV if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Wetproof SUV | Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.8 | 78.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Wetproof SUV
Vredestein Ultrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Wetproof SUV | Vredestein Ultrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 | Avg rank 5.4 553 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.7 132 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Avg rank 6.7 224 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 4.8 221 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
💧 Wet: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
📏 Mileage: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.8 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Wetproof SUV or Vredestein Ultrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac ranks higher on average than the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Wetproof SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Wetproof SUV ranks better than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Wetproof SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac in 13.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →