The Vredestein Ultrac Pro (★79), an innovative addition to the ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre market, is poised to set a new benchmark in the realm of summer tyres. Engineered for vehicles with wheel rims up to 24 inches, it promises superior handling and unmatched comfort for a broad spectrum of high-performance vehicles, including sports cars, supercars, and high-end saloons, hatchbacks, and SUVs.
This tyre distinguishes itself through a novel structural design and an advanced tread compound, enhancing stability at high speeds and during aggressive cornering while ensuring a smooth ride over uneven surfaces. The unique composition of the tyre’s structure, particularly in the bead and lower sidewall areas, contributes significantly to its performance. An all-new compound, developed through a sophisticated mixing process utilizing state-of-the-art polymers, fillers, and performance resins, ensures excellent grip across a wide temperature range, both in wet and dry conditions.
Daniele Lorenzetti, Chief Technology Officer at Apollo Tyres, highlights that the Ultrac Pro achieves a delicate balance between demanding performance targets and delivering a comfortable ride. This balance is a departure from the usual compromise between performance and comfort seen in high-performance tyres. The tyre’s design increases resistance to bead deformation by 85%, offering greater stability and reducing lateral distortion during hard cornering.
The re-engineered sidewall features a thinner profile that expands the tyre’s ‘flex-zone’, allowing for greater compliance over rough surfaces and significantly reducing the tyre’s weight while improving sustainability. Moreover, the shoulder area’s redesign, employing more flexible materials, enhances ride compliance and minimizes rolling resistance. This optimal balance between tread, sidewalls, and bead area ensures a perfect footprint shape under all driving conditions.
Available in sizes ranging from 18- to 24-inch rims, the Ultrac Pro is optimized for a wide variety of high-performance vehicles, setting a new standard for those who seek both thrilling performance and exceptional comfort from their tyres.