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

Vredestein Ultrac+Premium
VredesteinVredestein

Ultrac+

6.6
R15 – R20
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). 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 Vredestein Ultrac+ was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Ultrac+ and the Primacy 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

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

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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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