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Comparison: Vredestein ULTRAC vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

Today, we will compare two tyre models, the Vredestein ULTRAC and Firestone Roadhawk.


The Vredestein ULTRAC, manufactured in Hungary, is a summer tyre and is the original equipment for the BMW 2-series Active Tourer. It has a rating of 26% on our website. Firestone Roadhawk, on the other hand, is also a summer tyre, however, its manufacturing country and first equipment are unknown. It surpasses the former with a rating of 59% on our site.


In the AutoBild test, out of 51 tyres, Vredestein ULTRAC and Firestone Roadhawk secured the 4th and 30th positions respectively. Similarly, in AutoKlub ČR test, ULTRAC was 7th while Roadhawk was 11th out of 19 tyres tested. In the ADAC test comparison, out of 16 tyres, ULTRAC ranked 13th, and Roadhawk 9th.


According to AutoBild 2023's text summary, Vredestein ULTRAC impressed with excellent driving dynamics, short wet and dry braking distances, and very good hydroplaning properties, but faltered due to low mileage and increased rolling resistance. On the other hand, Firestone Roadhawk earned praise for sporting dynamic handling, short dry braking distance, and good value for money but was let down due to increased noise during rolling.


In the ADAC 2022’s text summary, it was noted that the Vredestein ULTRAC showed convincing safety reserves during aquaplaning, sporty dynamic driving behavior, and short braking distances on wet and dry roads, but had limited mileage. Firestone Roadhawk performed well on dry roads with relatively low wear, but lacked handling on wet surfaces and was the loudest tyre in the test.


In conclusion, Firestone Roadhawk (manufacturer link) stood out in the mutual tests, although it struggled with noise and handling in wet conditions. Comparatively, Vredestein ULTRAC presented excellent driving dynamics and braking performance but was compromised by limited mileage. These data points provide potential buyers with a comprehensive overview to make an informed decision.


Note: Our dataset does not indicate any new tyres replacing these models. We will update this information once it becomes available.

Test Profile

Vredestein
ULTRAC
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
21
18
36
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
11.9
6.1
3.1
Latest test
2024
2024
2023
Available sizes
164
47
296

Wet

Wet
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Wet braking
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Wet handling
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein ULTRAC
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein ULTRAC
93%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet side guide
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%

Dry

Dry
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Dry braking
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry handling
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry steering response
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Exterior noise
Vredestein ULTRAC
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Comfort
Vredestein ULTRAC
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Interior noise
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

Offroad

Offroad
Vredestein ULTRAC
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%

Costs

Costs
Vredestein ULTRAC
56%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein ULTRAC
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Mileage
Vredestein ULTRAC
29%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Price/value
Vredestein ULTRAC
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%

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