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Comparison: Nordman South vs. Vredestein ULTRAC (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Nordman) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein summer tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Nordman (16%). In this particular case, the Vredestein ULTRAC has a better rating of 43% compared to 16% of the Nordman South. The first tyre test of Nordman South was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the South and the ULTRAC were tested.

Test Profile

Nordman
South
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Number of tests
1
Best position
#8
Average position
8.0
Latest test
2025
Available sizes
83

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nordman South
85%
Vredestein ULTRAC
92%
Dry braking
Nordman South
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
92%
Dry handling
Nordman South
86%
Vredestein ULTRAC
91%
Wet
Confidence
Nordman South
90%
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nordman South
99%
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Wet braking
Nordman South
80%
Vredestein ULTRAC
75%
Wet Handing
Nordman South
87%
Vredestein ULTRAC
87%
Wet Handling Objective
Nordman South
95%
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Nordman South
93%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Interior noise
Nordman South
93%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Costs
Confidence
Nordman South
87%
Vredestein ULTRAC
95%
Rolling resistance
Nordman South
87%
Vredestein ULTRAC
95%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AftonbladetAftonbladet
Summer
2025225/45 R17View

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