Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Vredestein Sportrac 5 appear in 24 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Vredestein Sportrac 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Sportrac 5 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Vredestein Sportrac 5's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Vredestein Sportrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Avg rank 8.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Avg rank 10.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Avg rank 17.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 10.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 8.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 17.0 for the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Vredestein Sportrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Sportrac 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks better than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Sportrac 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appears in 22 independent tests, Vredestein Sportrac 5 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
