Vredestein Ultrac vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Vredestein Ultrac and Vredestein Ultrac Pro appear in 26 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Ultrac Pro if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Vredestein Ultrac | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.8 | 82.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Ultrac
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac | Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 553 | Avg rank 6.7 56 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 132 | Avg rank 6.9 5 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 224 | Avg rank 6.1 324 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Avg rank 10.4 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.8 221 | Avg rank 6.5 | Vredestein Ultrac |
💧 Wet: Vredestein Ultrac vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Vredestein Ultrac vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
📏 Mileage: Vredestein Ultrac vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 10.4, compared to 14.0 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
🔋 Efficiency: Vredestein Ultrac vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.5 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Vredestein Ultrac or Vredestein Ultrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro ranks better than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Vredestein Ultrac appears in 13 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Pro 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 →