Nokian WetProof 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 and Vredestein Ultrac appear in 25 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 Nokian WetProof performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry 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 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WetProof | Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 12 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.5 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83 | 78.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WetProof
Vredestein Ultrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WetProof | Vredestein Ultrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.1 141 | Avg rank 5.4 553 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 123 | Avg rank 5.7 132 | Nokian WetProof |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.7 21 | Avg rank 6.7 224 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 21 | Avg rank 4.8 221 | Vredestein Ultrac |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nokian WetProof vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.1 for the Nokian WetProof.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WetProof vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Nokian WetProof wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WetProof vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 10.7 for the Nokian WetProof.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WetProof vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to 17.8 for the Nokian WetProof.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WetProof vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian WetProof.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WetProof or Vredestein Ultrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac ranks higher on average than the Nokian WetProof.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WetProof averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac ranks better than the Nokian WetProof.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WetProof.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WetProof appears in 12 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac 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 →