Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro and Vredestein Ultrac Satin appear in 22 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 Ultrac Pro performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Satin performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 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 Ultrac Satin is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac Pro still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
Choose Vredestein Ultrac Satin if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.5 | 85.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Vredestein Ultrac Satin | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.7 56 | Avg rank 6.0 212 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.9 5 | Avg rank 8.4 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 324 | Avg rank 5.1 243 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.4 | Avg rank 8.0 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
💧 Wet: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.4 for the Vredestein Ultrac Satin.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.4 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 6.5 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Vredestein Ultrac Pro or Vredestein Ultrac Satin?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Satin across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin ranks better than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Vredestein Ultrac Pro appears in 13 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Satin in 9.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →