Tests 60 · 14 tests Owners 64 · 411 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 (exterior noise)
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Vredestein Ultrac vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 77–63
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Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
Primacy 4+ +279Why this score
Source Ultrac Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 83 82 Reviews found online 67 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 91% -
78
Wet
Ultrac +177Why this score
Source Ultrac Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 85 79 Reviews found online 68 75 Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) 100% 83% Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) 100% 70% Wet Braking (% of best) 97% 91% Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) 88% 93% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 25% -
67
Comfort
Primacy 4+ +572Why this score
Source Ultrac Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 65 72 -
68
Noise
Primacy 4+ +472Why this score
Source Ultrac Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 68 75 Exterior Noise (% of best) 100% 83% -
28
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +5583Why this score
Source Ultrac Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 10 91 Reviews found online 56 71 -
66
Handling
Primacy 4+ +369Why this score
Source Ultrac Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 66 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 77 |
| Dry | 77 | 79 |
| Wet | 78 | 77 |
| Comfort | 67 | 72 |
| Noise | 68 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 28 | 83 |
| Handling | 66 | 69 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Ultrac
77
/ 100
Primacy 4+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ultrac | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 95% #3/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 86% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +8.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | 95% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −4.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 91% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #5/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 97% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.7 | Same test |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 100% #1/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +16.7 | Same test |
| Abrasion | Other | 47% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −53.2 | Same test |
| Noise | Other | 99% #3/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +47.8 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 62% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 66% #9/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −3.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 53% #19/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 86% #4/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −32.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 75% #3/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −41.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #6/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 0.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 0.0 | Same test |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 83% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +16.7 | Same test |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 70% #3/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +30.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 88% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 93% #11/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −5.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 94% #9/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #9/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 25% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +72.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultrac
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in wet weather conditions
- High level of ride comfort and ability to absorb road bumps
- Low road noise and quiet operation
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by several drivers
- Softer sidewalls leading to less initial steering feedback or stability
- Occasional complaints of tramlining or tracking narrow road repairs
Tire B Primacy 4+
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
- Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options
Cons
- Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
- High premium price point relative to competitors
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Vredestein Ultrac
Community members generally view the Vredestein Ultrac and Ultrac Pro as a compelling, budget-friendly alternative to premium high-performance summer tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Users frequently highlight significant cost savings alongside comparable dry and wet performance, comfort, and noise levels, though a few note trade-offs in extreme cornering stiffness.
r/CarTalkUK
·22 upvotes ·2025-05-27
“Are budget tyres closing the gap to premium? I changed a set of tyres on my daily pd130 winter bash about and managed to get a set of vredestein ultrac for £80 a tyre fitted which I thought was a pretty good price. The tyre fitting service was saying to me that the gap between budgets and premium is much smaller in the last 10 years and that taxis tend to opt for budget tyres all the time and have no issues. Any thoughts on this? I’ve always gone for medium to higher end tyres. Leer más”
r/ZL1
·2 upvotes ·2013-12-15
“I just had a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta put on. Initial thoughts... I got them in 275/40/20 for the fronts and 315/35/20 for the rears. They fit the wheels perfectly. I immediately noticed a much softer ride. Sport Mode now feels like Tour Mode, maybe even softer. I DD my ZL1 so cold weather performance is very important. Temps were near 40°F and they stayed quite grippy. This is a huge improvement over the stock Goodyear's. Initial turn in response is good. I had the opportunity to push them on an off ramp and they felt a little mushy when pushed and didn't seem to want to exceed .75g I had a set of these on a previous car (2004 ZO6) and expect great wet weather performance. I will update this post once I get some more miles on them. Read more”
r/ZL1
·2 upvotes ·2013-12-19
“The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta are probably the best sport tyres ever made. Ive sold tyres for a living since I was 16, I've tried and tested hundreds of different tyres so i can give my customers the best advice, so I class myself as somewhat of an expert. The Sessantas are brilliant. I had them on an X5 for 8,000 miles, they couldn't have performed all round any better. EDIT: Oh and they wear so evenly it's unbelievable!”
Top themes
#Price and Value Comparison#Comparison to Michelin PS4S#Wet and Dry Grip#Ride Comfort and Noise#Tread Wear and Longevity#Handling and Steering Feel
Based on 17 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Primacy 4+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Ultrac | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 83 vs 28 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 68 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 69 vs 66 on handling.
Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.