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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2



Today, we bring you a comprehensive comparison featuring two summer tyres, the Michelin Primacy 4 and the Vredestein ULTRAC. We'll be summarizing the results from rigorous tests carried out by several auto platforms, highlighting strengths and weaknesses for each tyre.

Michelin Primacy 4



Manufactured in ES, DE, PL, the touring type, Michelin Primacy 4 is a successor to Michelin Primacy 3. It scores an impressive 84% rating on our website, and has been replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4+.


In the Autobild tests, it came 8th out of 51 and demonstrated Dry handling and Comfort as its best features. Autozeitung rated it fourth out of ten, while ADAC ranked it third out of sixteen, praising its Dry Braking and Wet Circle Cornering capabilities. Overall, it is commended for its good handling qualities, good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances, very high mileage, and low rolling resistance.

Vredestein ULTRAC



The Vredestein ULTRAC, made in HU, is a summer tyre that comes first equipment on the BMW 2-series Active Tourer. It has our website rating of 42%.


In the Autobild test, the ULTRAC scored an impressive 4th place out of 51. Best features were noted as Dry braking and Interior noise. Autozeitung placed the ULTRAC second out of ten, while in the ADAC test, it came 13 out of 16. Overall, it's recognized for its convincing safety reserves in aquaplaning, sporty dynamic handling, and short braking distances on both wet and dry tracks.

Conclusion



Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 is a very good all-round summer tyre, performing consistently in all tests, with very few weaknesses. In contrast, while the Vredestein ULTRAC performs well in areas such as dry braking and interior noise, it falls short in areas such as fuel consumption and wear. Consequently, the Michelin Primacy 4 comes out on top in most comparisons.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Vredestein
ULTRAC
BFGoodrich
Advantage
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
20
14
3
Best position
#1
#8
#2
Average position
3.5
13.4
3.3
Latest test
2022
2026
2026
Available sizes
384
153
40

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Vredestein ULTRAC
93%
BFGoodrich Advantage
53%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Vredestein ULTRAC
88%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
BFGoodrich Advantage
54%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
BFGoodrich Advantage
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
BFGoodrich Advantage
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
BFGoodrich Advantage
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
BFGoodrich Advantage
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
BFGoodrich Advantage
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Vredestein ULTRAC
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Vredestein ULTRAC
72%
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
76%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
BFGoodrich Advantage
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Vredestein ULTRAC
56%
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Vredestein ULTRAC
67%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Vredestein ULTRAC
29%
BFGoodrich Advantage
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
71%
BFGoodrich Advantage
65%

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