Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Vredestein Sportrac 5 and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti appear in 17 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 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 Vredestein Sportrac 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Vredestein Sportrac 5 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 15 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 89.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 6.5 133 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 5.3 323 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Avg rank 6.7 26 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 9.0 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 2.2 252 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
💧 Wet: Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 10.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Sportrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
🔋 Efficiency: Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 17.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Vredestein Sportrac 5 or Vredestein Ultrac Vorti?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Sportrac 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ranks better than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Sportrac 5 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Vredestein Sportrac 5 appears in 2 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in 15.
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