Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R: 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 R appear in 27 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 4 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 24 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.6 | 85.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Avg rank 5.1 2 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Avg rank 3.1 113 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Avg rank 5.1 1 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.7 2 | No data | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, 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 R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R 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 R.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
