Pros and cons
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
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Competitors
Sizes
Vredestein Ultrac Satin is made in 69 sizes, starting from 205/45 R16 up to 235/45 R20.
Vredestein Ultrac Satin is ranked #48 of 943 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Tyre Reviews 2021, Autobild 2020, and other organizations. Vredestein Ultrac Satin belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Holland. However, this particular model is made in Hungary. It is made in total of 69 sizes, 205/45 R16 being the smallest and 235/45 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 12 times, first test was carried in 2017. This model received the best possible rating in 2 tests. Noise is a strong quality of Vredestein Ultrac Satin - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 7.9 mm in 225/60 R18. It can be compared to Turanza T005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone (Japan) and has a rating of 89%, compared to 48% of the Vredestein in question.
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Timeline
2017
Vredestein Ultrac Satin was tested 6x (Gute-Fahrt,...)
2018
Vredestein Ultrac Satin was tested 1x (ACE)
2020
Vredestein Ultrac Satin was tested 4x (Gute-Fahrt,...)
2021
Vredestein Ultrac Satin was tested 1x (Tyre Reviews)
Achievements
Vredestein Ultrac Satin in tyre tests
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin, a premium segment tyre, has been tested by some of Europe's most respected tyre testing organizations between 2017 and 2021. Its overall rating based on these tests is 84%, which is an excellent result for a premium tyre. The tyre has been tested in various dimensions, with the most recent test being conducted in 2021, and the earliest one in 2017.
Out of the 12 tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin won one of them, which was the Autozeitung Summer Tyre Test 2020, where it was ranked first out of 20 tyres in the 225/50 R17 dimension. This tyre also excelled in aquaplaning - longitudinal, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, dry driving behavior, and dry handling disciplines.
In contrast, the tyre's worst result was in the ACE Summer Tyre Test 2018, where it ranked last out of 11 tyres in the 235/45 R18 dimension. However, its performance in dry driving behavior and dry handling was the best in that particular test.
Overall, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin performed excellently in most of the tests and was recommended or highly recommended by the testing organizations. With its impressive performance in various dimensions and disciplines, it's no surprise that the Ultrac Satin has an overall rating of 84%.
All tyre tests where Vredestein Ultrac Satin was featured:
Ranked #7 of 9
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| Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | 91 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 67 | 40 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 222 | 109 | 113 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 134 | 57 | 43 | 15 | 8 | ||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 7,7 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 256 | 131 | 133 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 214 | 95 | 113 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 2 | 2- | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 36,2 | 37,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 2- | 2- | 2- | ||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (2x) | 90% (1x) | 85% (3x) | 80% (1x) | 75% (1x) | ||
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| Highly recommended | Exemplary | Good + | Satisfactory | Recommended | Good - | Still recommended |
| 1x | 1x | 1x | 2x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R17 | R18 |
|---|---|
| 91.7% (3x) | 85% (5x) |
Ratings x Width
| 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 92.5% (2x) | 85% (2x) | 75% (1x) | 100% (1x) |
FAQ
Where is Vredestein Ultrac Satin made?
Vredestein Ultrac Satin is made in Hungary.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.