Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has a better rating of 81% compared to 43% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Turanza 6 and the ULTRAC were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza 6 is made in Spain and ULTRAC is made in Hungary.