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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 56 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
92%
Dry braking
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Safety
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Dry handling
Vredestein ULTRAC
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Dry Handling Objective
Vredestein ULTRAC
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
99%
Dry handling - objective
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein ULTRAC
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Dry steering response
Vredestein ULTRAC
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein ULTRAC
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein ULTRAC
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Wet braking
Vredestein ULTRAC
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet handling
Vredestein ULTRAC
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Vredestein ULTRAC
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Wet handling - objective
Vredestein ULTRAC
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Wet safety
Vredestein ULTRAC
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Wet side guide
Vredestein ULTRAC
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein ULTRAC
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Exterior noise
Vredestein ULTRAC
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Interior noise
Vredestein ULTRAC
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Noise Exterior 50kmh
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Vredestein ULTRAC
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Price Mileage Ratio
Vredestein ULTRAC
58%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Fuel Consumption
Vredestein ULTRAC
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Sustainability
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
28%
Tyre Weight
Vredestein ULTRAC
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%

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
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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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