Vredestein Ultrac Pro Max Performance Summer Tires in 295/30ZR20

I was in need of replacing the oem 22" Pirelli P-Zero's. I was almost positive I'd replace the factory shoes with my regular go-to's, Michelin PS4's, but that was until I realized how expensive they were. I did some research and decided on the Vredestein Utrac Pro's. They were almost half the cost of PS4's!

Hoping I hadn't settled, I put the set of tires through it's paces after break-in. I am pleasantly surprised at their overall performance (in dry & wet conditions). More accurately, i am thoroughly impressed with these tires. The P-Zeros (factory) were ok but pretty uncomfortable and a tad too loud. I'm sure the 22" wheel size and the 30 tire profile has something to do with that. But that doesn't appear to be a detriment to the Ultrac Pro's as they're super comfortable and are very quiet/zero drone. You'd think performance would suffer, but it's quite the opposite. Tests and reviews have given these tires above average marks in handling in wet conditions, high marks in hydroplaning resistance, and average to above average in dry handling.

They're right about the hydroplaning, but in my experience so far the dry handling is excellent, as is cornering in dry. I live in So Cal so we dont have much of a winter season, except for the occasional heavy winter rain storm. We recently experienced one of those storms and did not shy from testing these tires in heavy to moderate downpours. Wow! The handling is absolutely is top notch in the rain. I did not experience any hydroplanning in spots I normally would. The Ultrac Pro's are confidence inspiring in the rain and make driving in wet conditions fun and quite safe.

All-around dry performance is also excellent! The downside is that I always want take the car for a spin, and volunteer to take care of errands. The tires are that good! I'm trying not to put a ton of miles on my car but it's a blast to drive!

Great tire that’s comparable to a PS4s and Extreme Contact Sport. Incredible value given, at the time of my purchase, it was cheaper than Indy 500s with the rebate and significantly cheaper than PS4s and Extreme Contact Sports. I’ve run them on my Stage 1 (high torque) 2016 GTI and they’ve been nothing short of great.

I’ve run the following tires on my car from new until they were bald (20k+ miles).
1. Michelin PS4s
2. Continental Extreme Contact Sport
3. Pirelli P Zero
4. Firestone Indy 500s

I drive aggressively on NorCal backroads and already put 12k+ miles on these tires. My experience mirrors the Euro Journalists / Tire Reviewers. They’re VERY similar to the class leaders (PS4s & Extreme Contact Sports) in terms of dry and wet grip. I think you’d be hard pressed to feel a significant different between these and the Michelins and Contis. I found them to be better in terms of road noise and comfort (also what the Euro reviewers mention).

I’m a fan for life and will recommend these to any car enthusiasts.

Great dry traction

Quiet, comfortable, responsive tire in wet and dry conditions, and costs less than half of its closest competitor. This review is for a staggered set (245/35/20 & 285/30/20) on a '24 Tesla M3P, This tire is one of the best replacement summer tires I've driven to date, and I'd highly recommend them to those looking for a dedicated, high performance summer tire, as they outperform their direct competitors at a much better price point.

Excellent tire. On Par with PS4s on previous vehicles. Cornering, braking, comfort are all excellent. Definitely would buy again.

I have had these tires on my car for 1 year, about 5000 miles. I drive mainly in dry conditions. I find them very similar to my previous Michelin PS4S. I don't track or race them. Excellent wet and dry traction. Quiet and comfortable. Good tire wear thus far. Would buy again.

Bought the Vredesteins (staggered sizes) to replace Michelin Pilot Sport 4S set. Vredestein pros: *tread wear *sport/comfort balance *lower noise (compared to loud Michelins). Vredestein cons (compared to Michelins): *Not as lively, especially with turn-in *less feel.

Basically Vredesteins are truly solid, ---- fine tires. Always feel secure and surprisingly comfortable. To be fair, the Michelins were a real joy when driven hard -- they made the big Lexus feel like it could pounce and confidence inspiring. But the Pilots were also exhausting in the city and urban highways, both noisy and overly sensitive to road irregularities. The Vredesteins just handle these things with more solidity and ease. The Lexus feels more sturdy and easy to drive quickly, simply less direct but always robust.

In sum my wife is much, much happier with the Vredesteins. For me, the balance needed for everyday driving is very good.

These are the best tires for the Emira if you are interested more in spirited road driving. They resist hydroplaning much better than the two OEM options and give the car that nimble light feeling that is still connected. Great treadwear and very good grip in the dry. Excellent noise abatement as well. Would not recommend them for the track as the steering precision is a bit more dull than the OEM Cup2s. All around, the best road tire for this car hands down.

Better road feel than Pilot Sport+ Good traction and cornering. Awaiting treadwear assessment, hoping for 18K...as my Pilots' generally show at 18-20K . As they are substantially cheaper will try to adopt.