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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Vredestein ULTRAC (2026)

7 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 43% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/50 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the ULTRAC were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4+ is made in Spain and ULTRAC is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Number of tests
13
Best position
#1
Average position
4.3
Latest test
2025
Available sizes
127
83

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Vredestein ULTRAC
79%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Vredestein ULTRAC
81%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Vredestein ULTRAC
76%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Vredestein ULTRAC
74%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
79%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Vredestein ULTRAC
68%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Vredestein ULTRAC
59%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
69%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Vredestein ULTRAC
49%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View

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