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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Vredestein Ultrac+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Vredestein Ultrac+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the Ultrac+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Number of tests
7
4
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.4
8.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
170
87

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 26 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Vredestein Ultrac+
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
87%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Vredestein Ultrac+
89%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Vredestein Ultrac+
64%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 5
80%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Fuel Consumption
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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