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

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

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

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

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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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