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

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Wet safety
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Vredestein ULTRAC
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
92%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
89%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
72%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/50 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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