Comparison: Vredestein ULTRAC vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6

The Vredestein ULTRAC and the Bridgestone Turanza 6 are both summer tyres, with different strengths and weaknesses based on numerous test data.

Manufactured in Hungary, Vredestein ULTRAC earns our rating at 21%. It's the first equipment for BMW 2-series Active Tourer. The tests indicate the Vredestein excels at "Aquaplaning - longitudal," "Dry handling," "Aquaplaning - cross," and maintains a significant stand in sand traction, wet braking, and wet handling. It's worth noting that the Vredestein ULTRAC doesn't have any connection to a previous model, nor does it get replaced by a new one.

In contrast, the Bridgestone Turanza 6, made in Spain, is associated with previous model Bridgestone Turanza T005 and has an impressive rating of 77%. Although this tyre doesn't equip any specific car as the first equipment, it shows good performance in "Dry handling - objective," "Rolling resistance," "Aquaplaning - longitudal," and "Dry handling." In particular, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 performed notably better in the Aftonbladet and Autobild tests, securing 4th and 10th positions respectively out of numerous entries.

In direct comparison, whilst Vredestein ULTRAC wins over with its broad range of excellent features like wet handling, sand traction, and lower wet braking, it does lack in rolling resistance, coming in at seventh in the Aftonbladet test, a rank lower than the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The rating gap is also significant when our experts’ ratings come into play, with the Bridgestone Turanza 6 grabbing a robust 77% against ULTRAC's 21%.

In subjective text summaries, the Vredestein ULTRAC drew praise for its secure driving capability in all types of terrain, good safety reserves during aquaplaning, short braking distances, and minimal drive-by noise. Its downsides included below-average lifespan and increased rolling resistance. Meanwhile, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was applauded for its balanced dynamic driving on asphalt and fuel-saving rolling resistance, though it experienced slight setbacks with traction and corner grip on wet surfaces.

Both models demonstrate notable strengths and can be considered great tyre choices. The Vredestein, with strong handling and safety attributes, excellent aquaplaning properties, and the Bridgestone Turanza 6, with its fuel efficiency, dynamic driving, and long lifespan. Visit Vredestein and Bridgestone for more information on these manufacturers.