Vredestein ULTRAC is a summer tyre made in total of 81 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R16 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Vredestein ULTRAC - "", which is good for speeds up to km/h. In 205/55 R16, ULTRAC usually competes against PremiumContact 7, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 97%, compared to 21% of the Vredestein in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by Autoklub ČR in 2023, where ULTRAC received rating "" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 conditionally recommended Ranked #20 of 20The Vredestein ULTRAC finished the competition in 20th place out of 20 participants, receiving a final rating of "Conditionally recommended". Despite its position, the tyre was praised for its excellent driving dynamics, short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, and very good resistance to aquaplaning. Its superior performance was particularly noted in disciplines such as aquaplaning (both cross and longitudinal), dry handling, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. However, the tyre was also criticized for its low mileage and increased rolling resistance, factors that affected its overall ranking.
