Vredestein Ultrac Vorti review
Indian-owned Dutch maker Vredestein was once the king of the wet, but the latest generation of its tyres has failed to enhance its reputation.
Oldest design on test – a replacement is needed
Indian-owned Dutch maker Vredestein was once the king of the wet, but the latest generation of its tyres has failed to enhance its reputation. When the surfaces were wet, the Ultrac Vorti struggled and was some way off the pace set by newer designs.
It was furthest from the leaders in curved aquaplaning, although it was much closer in the straight test, where the tread can work without being distorted. Wet braking was also a concern, as the Vredestein needed around three metres longer to stop on average than the test-winning Michelin.
That lack of wet grip could be felt on the handling circuit, too, as it required more lock than rivals. Braking in the dry was closer to the best, but still only eighth. It fared best for dry handling, placing third.
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| Price | £102.50 | |
| Dry handling | 99.50% | =3rd |
| Dry braking | 95.10% | 8th |
| Wet handling | 98.00% | =5th |
| Wet braking | 89.10% | 9th |
| Wet cornering | 97.10% | 8th |
| Straight aqua | 96.40% | 9th |
| Curved aqua | 79.30% | 9th |
| Rolling resistance | 85.30% | 8th |
| Cabin noise | 98.40% | =5th |
| Overall | 96.20% | 9th |
