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Vredestein Sportrac 5

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The Vredestein Sportrac 5 is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

8.2
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
88%
Wet Grip
85%
Road Feedback
83%
Handling
83%
Wear
86%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
82%
101 Reviews
85% Average
1,390,797 miles driven
24 Tests (avg: 7th)
Vredestein Sportrac 5

Vredestein Sportrac 5

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
8.2 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Comfort
95.9
0.32x / 1 test
Value
80.1
0.42x / 4 tests
Wet
68.6
2x / 6 tests
Dry
67.8
1.8x / 4 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
71.1
4 tests
Handling
64.3
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 24
Publications: 6
Period: 2012 - 2019
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 101
Avg Rating: 84.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.31
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test Test World 2019 205/55 R16 8/13 5 metrics
2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 2/16 0 metrics
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 9/20 10 metrics
2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 10/47 0 metrics
2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 16/16 0 metrics
2017 ACE SUV Summer Tyre Test ACE 2017 215/60 R17 6/11 0 metrics
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2017 195/65 R15 8/16 0 metrics
2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 8/15 0 metrics
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 11/50 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC 2016 185/65 R15 1/16 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R15 5/18 0 metrics
2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World 2015 205/55 R16 10/15 0 metrics
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R15 10/52 0 metrics
2015 European Tyre Test 185/60R14 ADAC 2015 185/60 R14 5/16 0 metrics
2015 European Tyre Test 205/55 R16 ADAC 2015 205/55 R16 10/19 0 metrics
2014 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express 2014 205/55 R16 8/10 0 metrics
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2014 195/65 R15 7/17 0 metrics
2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World 2014 205/55 R16 9/16 0 metrics
2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World 2013 205/55 R16 6/13 0 metrics
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2013 215/55 R16 4/12 0 metrics
2013 54 Tyre Braking Test 2013 195/65 R15 9/54 0 metrics
2013 European Summer Touring Tyre Test ADAC 2013 185/60 R15 5/19 0 metrics
2013 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test ACE 2013 195/65 R15 2/16 0 metrics
2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express 2012 205/55 R16 2/8 0 metrics
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Latest Tyre Test Results
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16 • 2019
8th/13
Acceptable dry handling.
Long braking distances and nervous handling in the wet. Long dry braking.
2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15
185/65 R15 • 2019
2nd/16
Very balanced summer tyres, especially good on wet roads and low wear.
None mentioned.
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
195/65 R15 • 2018
9th/20
Balance performance in the dry and wet, short dry braking distances, low noise, low wear.
Average aquaplaning result.
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
185/60 R 14 82 H D B 70
185/60 R 14 82 H D B 70
15 inch
195/65 R 15 91 V C B 70
195/65 R 15 91 V C B 70
195/55 R 15 85 V C B 70
195/55 R 15 85 V C B 70
185/65 R 15 88 H D B 70
185/65 R 15 88 H D B 70
195/65 R 15 91 H C B 70
195/65 R 15 91 H C B 70
195/55 R 15 85 H C B 70
195/55 R 15 85 H C B 70
195/65 R 15 91 H B A 69
195/65 R 15 91 H B A 69
16 inch
205/55 R 16 91 V C B 70
205/55 R 16 91 V C B 70
205/60 R 16 92 V C B 70
205/60 R 16 92 V C B 70
215/60 R 16 99 H XL B B 71
215/60 R 16 99 H XL B B 71
205/55 R 16 91 H C B 70
205/55 R 16 91 H C B 70
205/60 R 16 92 H C B 70
205/60 R 16 92 H C B 70
215/70 R 16 100 H C B 71
215/70 R 16 100 H C B 71
17 inch
205/50 R 17 89 V C B 71
205/50 R 17 89 V C B 71
235/65 R 17 108 V XL B B 70
225/60 R 17 103 V XL B B 70
235/65 R 17 108 V XL B B 70
225/60 R 17 103 V XL B B 70
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Review Summary

Based on 88 user reviews

Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Sportrac 5 for strong dry and wet grip, stable handling, quiet ride, and impressive longevity for the price, with many noting it transforms confidence and comfort. High-scoring reviews frequently report excellent braking and aquaplaning resistance, plus good value and durability across high mileages. A minority of users-often with sportier cars-criticize soft sidewalls and vague steering feel, and some report weaker wet braking or confidence in heavy standing water. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with only a few low-score outliers.

Strengths
  • Dry grip
  • Wet grip
  • Handling confidence
  • Low noise/quietness
  • Ride comfort
  • Long tread life/durability
  • Braking performance
  • Aquaplaning resistance
  • Value for money
Areas for Improvement
  • Vague steering/soft sidewalls (less precise for sporty driving)
  • Wet braking/standing-water confidence at the limit

Top 3 Vredestein Sportrac 5 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 62,500 spirited miles
I run these tires on my Opel Astra K Sports Tourer for more than 100,000 km mixed driving (motorways, roads and streets) and although I'm not calm and slow driver they still show excellent performance! Quite good dry braking, grip and handling, excellent aquaplaning behavior and wear resistance (after the above mileage the treads are 4mm). The small drawback is that they behave not so well on wet braking and grip, but still reasonable. As far as they are summer type, for cold, snowy and icy weather I recomend changing with winter tires or just staying at home with glass of red wine.
Helpful 934
April 2, 2025
Given 94% while driving a Honda CRV (225/65 R17) on mostly motorways for 43,000 average miles
I purchased these tires to replace the original Goodyear Efficient Grip SUV tires which were scandalous, especially on roundabouts in the wet. The Vredstain are a whole other world, incredibly stable especially in the wet and dry. Excellent comfort and mileage. Too bad about the increase in fuel consumption and the fact that they are useless in the snow, chains are needed. Otherwise excellent. Unfortunately they haven't been made like all good things for a while now.
Helpful 874
January 26, 2025
Given 93% while driving a Peugeot 206 (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
My first sporty tyre and it was marvelous completely changed handling of the car. I felt much more in control in all conditions. Wet braking is staggering, I would never think I could stop so fast in greasy conditions. I feel much safer behind the wheel and have much more fun driving, really recommend it.
Helpful 852
October 24, 2023

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Given 48% while driving a Mazda MX5 (185/60 R14) on mostly country roads for 2,500 spirited miles
I am extremely disappointed in the Vredestein Sportrac 5 on my NA Miata. This tire has a very elastic feel in steering effort and response. The rear axle feels significantly delayed and lacks confidence. The tire has more than enough grip, but it lacks the feedback needed to feel how quickly the car will turn in resulting in multiple steering corrections to go maintain the desired path/pace through a corner. Even on center the tire feels vague and requires frequent corrections. Further disappointment comes from the underdamped ride with multiple secondary oscillations for each bump. Uniformity is also an issue as this tire has the worst level of the Miata's infamous 65 mph vibrations of any tires I've had on this car.

The only strengths I've found are low noise levels and good wet grip. There poor steering feel makes this grip just as unsatisfying as in dry grip, but at least these is no surprise loss of grip and progressiveness in wet conditions.

I will not keep these tires long enough to assess wear. This is the sort of tire I wish would wear faster so I can justify replacing them sooner. Overall I feel this is a low quality tire when considering the underdamped ride and vibrations.
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Helpful 176
December 14, 2025
Given 43% while driving a Daihatsu copen (165/60 R14) on mostly country roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Very prone to understeer in dry & wet conditions, possibly the worst tyre I've ever bought. Don't handle aqua-plaining that well but in a small & light car many tyres struggle here. Getting them to spin is easy even when moving let alone a standing start. ABS triggers under heavy braking consistently. Compared to my previous Bridgestones Potenza RE040 the Sportrac 5's are a wobbly mess. Wear seems fine, expect them to last a while although I can't wait to get rid of them.
Helpful 917
July 27, 2023
Given 81% while driving a Honda (185/70 R14) on mostly country roads for 56,000 easy going miles
Got these tires after a set of hankook, drove them 3 years in Wich the lasted 90000 km 56000 miles. Dry road drives incredible the handle like a dream, can put the car in every corner and the won't let go. Wet on the other hand isnt that stable, braking takes a while and the slip sometimes when pressing hard. I adjust my driving for this reason on rainey days but overall not living in a very Rainey courty i would buy them again if i could !
Helpful 959
January 10, 2023
Given 86% while driving a BMW 116i (205/55 R16) on track for 32,300 easy going miles
I've got these tyres mounted in my BMW 116i since almost 4 years. After 52.000 kms, they should be at the end of their lifetime, but it seems they will perform well for other 10.000 kms. I spend half of the use in town, and half in motorway. Although I'm a careful driver, it does not mean that I don't push the car to the limit from time to time. And the tyres are not yet wear. I've used them mostly in dry conditions (I live in Spain), but sometimes in wet and even in snow, given that I'm a snow sports lover. The performance in dry is really, really good, although they work not as good in extreme wet conditions. As overall, I'll buy them again.
Helpful 847
September 19, 2022
Given 53% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/45 R15) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
BEWARE! Not great in my size! I tested many, this was the worst "sporty" tyre...these will ruin your car sportiness. I selled them and replaced with Toyo TR1 (front) and Laufenn s-fit eq+(rear). Both transforming the car literally.
Helpful 1002
April 19, 2022
Given 87% while driving a Citroën C2 VTS (195/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Impressive. I'm not an expert to go in details but I can say I had same good feedback replacing the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 by those Sportrac 5. Very responsive
Helpful 984
September 28, 2021
Given 90% while driving a BMW 116i (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 22 average miles
Sportrac 5 behaves really well at dry. Not being -extrictly speaking- a sport tyre, the behave and response are quite good for a usual driver. The wear is even slower than expected (35.000 kms done and aseems to remain at least 20.000 kms else). The main weakness is the wet weather. Under moderate rain, they still go well, but if there are puddles, the behaviour start to decrease. I also had the chance to drive on snow, and...surprise! they fitted well!! I would recommend them for normal and conservative drivers (non sport style), specially for dry and/or eventual rain. It worths the price-durability-sensations you got.
Helpful 976
September 3, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Nissan SUNNY (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 60,000 spirited miles
Best tyres I have used until now.. Was planning to buy a new set but they dont have it in stock due to the pandemic.. Highly recommend..
Helpful 941
June 23, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Nissan SUNNY (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 60,000 spirited miles
Best tyres I have used until now.. Was planning to buy a new set but they dont have it in stock due to the pandemic.. Highly recommend..
Helpful 793
May 26, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Nissan SUNNY (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 60,000 spirited miles
Best tyres I have used until now.. Was planning to buy a new set but they dont have it in stock due to the pandemic.. Highly recommend..
Helpful 928
May 17, 2021
Given 99% while driving a Honda Jazz (185/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
Best tyres I have used. Good grip both dry and wet roads. Smooth running with almost no noise. Excellent response in turns and braking.
Helpful 1063
March 10, 2021
Given 94% while driving a Ford Mondeo Mk3 1.8 (205/50 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 40,000 spirited miles
A benchmark tyre for everyday drivers. Comfy, tons of grip, smooth ride.
Helpful 1058
November 1, 2020
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