Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac
Expect decisive gaps in braking and overall safety in favor of the PremiumContact 7-especially in the wet-countered by the Ultrac's quieter ride, stronger aquaplaning metrics, and lower purchase cost. The data also reveal meaningful differences in wear life and efficiency that can shift total cost of ownership over time.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | ten | |
| Vredestein Ultrac | one |
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Vredestein Ultrac purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet braking across all shared tests; consistently shortest stopping distances
- Excellent handling precision and balance in dry and wet; frequent test winner
- Strong wear/mileage and value over lifecycle in major tests (ADAC, AutoBild)
- Generally superior dry braking with predictable, safe behavior at the limit
- Low exterior noise and high cabin refinement; strong comfort scores
- Very good straight/curved aquaplaning resistance across multiple tests
- Competitive pricing versus premium peers
- Occasionally strong wet handling feel and solid dry braking in some sizes
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 3.64% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.3% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.73% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 14.64% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 8.57% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 11.85% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.63% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.22% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 1.06% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had 1.19% higher lateral wet grip than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 2.19% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 7.39% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 2.87% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac measured 1.15% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac measured 1.39% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 53.21% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wear: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 proved to have a 35.13% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Value: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Price
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during four price tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac cost 10.87% less than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Price: Vredestein Ultrac
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had a 1.79% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 emitted 41.48% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Abrasion: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental PremiumContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Continental PremiumContact 7 overwhelmingly praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often noting clear improvements over the PC6. Many also report solid comfort and better aquaplaning resistance, though experiences vary by car. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise on coarse asphalt and, for a subset of users, faster tread wear; a few enthusiasts note soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of top-scoring reviews.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Vredestein Ultrac Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Vredestein Ultrac highly, praising its confident wet grip (including aquaplaning resistance), solid dry performance, and comfortable, quiet ride. Handling is described as predictable and safe, with several noting good value versus premium rivals. A minority report faster-than-expected tread wear, and a few mention noise or steering feel, but these are less common. Overall sentiment skews positive given the high number of strong reviews.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 77%
Conclusion
The Ultrac's case rests on comfort, low noise, strong straight/curved aquaplaning, and a lower price. However, its braking-particularly in the wet-fluctuates by test and size, and its projected wear is markedly lower in major wear studies, hurting long-term value. For safety-first drivers and mixed-weather summers, the Continental is the clear pick. For quieter cruising in predominantly warm, heavy-rain climates where aquaplaning resistance and purchase price matter most, the Vredestein is the budget-friendly alternative-provided you accept longer braking distances. The key takeaway: Continental maximizes safety margins; Vredestein maximizes refinement and price.
Key Differences
- Safety margin: Continental is markedly better in wet braking (wins 10/10), often by 8-16%, a meaningful real-world gap
- Dry stopping: Continental wins most dry braking trials (9 vs 1), reinforcing all-round safety
- Handling character: Continental scores higher subjectively in both dry and wet; Ultrac can feel bouncy or slower to settle
- Aquaplaning: Ultrac leads straight and curved aquaplaning in most tests (6 and 5 wins respectively)
- Noise/refinement: Ultrac is consistently quieter; Continental is frequently the loudest in group
- Wear and total cost: Continental shows much higher projected mileage and better value over time despite higher purchase price
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.