Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    2026 test data · 30 independent tests

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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus: 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 Vorti Plus appear in 30 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 Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.

    How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used246
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.07.9
    Latest test20222024
    Tire Lab Score94.684.2

    Tire Lab Score

    94.6
    Excellent · Summer
    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4Vredestein Ultrac Vorti PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Avg rank 7.3
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Avg rank 9.3
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Avg rank 5.3
    2
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 1.8
    211
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 9.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus in 6.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →