Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Vredestein Ultrac+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Vredestein Ultrac+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the Ultrac+ were tested. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.