Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Primacy 4 and Vredestein Ultrac appear in 37 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 13 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 Primacy 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 4 | Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 24 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.6 | 78.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4
Vredestein Ultrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Vredestein Ultrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Avg rank 5.4 553 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Avg rank 5.7 132 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Avg rank 6.7 224 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 4.8 221 | Vredestein Ultrac |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.4 and 5.4.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 14.0 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks better than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac in 13, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
Also compare
Michelin Primacy 4 vs…
Vredestein Ultrac vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →