Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R appear in 9 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 Vorti Plus performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 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 Vorti R is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 6 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 85.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 11 | Avg rank 5.1 2 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.3 | Avg rank 3.1 113 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.3 2 | Avg rank 5.1 1 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.8 211 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus |
💧 Wet: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 7.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.
☀️ Dry: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 9.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 2.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus or Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R ranks better than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
