Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Michelin consistently converts pace into results, dominating dry braking and frequently leading dry/wet handling. Vredestein counters with road refinement, low noise, strong aquaplaning reserves, and agreeable steering manners. The outcome is a classic trade-off: outright grip and precision versus comfort, calmness in heavy rain, and price efficiency.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | four | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | one |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is better than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests
- Consistently higher dry and wet handling pace with precise steering
- Strong wet braking and wet-circle grip
- Competitive rolling resistance for a performance tire
- Outstanding straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Low exterior noise and good ride comfort
- Refined, predictable steering on the road
- Often better value pricing with efficient rolling resistance
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stopped the vehicle in 4.69% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 0.52% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 1.82% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Dry Circle
Best In Dry Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 6.6% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stopped the vehicle in 1.96% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 1.26% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 0.35% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 0.68% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S had 2.35% higher lateral wet grip than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro floated at a 3.1% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro slipped out at a 1.17% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 12.5% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 2.08% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro measured 1.5% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S had a 3.53% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Driver Reviews
Across 130 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is widely praised for outstanding dry and wet grip, short braking distances, and high confidence on both spirited road use and occasional track days. Many drivers report improved ride comfort and reduced noise versus runflats, along with predictable behavior at the limit and generally good longevity for a UHP tire. A minority note softer sidewalls leading to less precise steering/turn-in, higher price, and some noise on coarse surfaces. Overall sentiment skews strongly positive given the high proportion of top scores.
Based on 148 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and value. High-scoring reviews highlight short braking distances, stability, and decent wear for aggressive or heavy vehicles. A minority report concerns include poor performance in very cold (sub-5°C) conditions and one case of premature wear/delamination. Overall, the Ultrac Pro delivers balanced performance with comfort-focused tuning and attractive design.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Conclusion
The Ultrac Pro earns its keep with excellent straight and curved aquaplaning resistance, lower noise, and comfortable road manners, often at a friendlier price. Its grip ceiling and dry braking lag the class leaders, but its wet safety margins in standing water and refinement make it a compelling daily-driven UUHP option. In short: Michelin for maximum performance; Vredestein for real-world comfort and wet-weather reassurance at strong value.
Key Differences
- Michelin dominates dry braking; Vredestein trails by ~3-6% in most tests
- Michelin more often wins dry and wet handling; Vredestein posts occasional narrow wet/dry laps
- Vredestein clearly superior in straight and curved aquaplaning across tests
- Vredestein is quieter and more comfortable day-to-day
- Michelin offers shorter wet braking on balance, though Vredestein can edge subjective wet feel in some sizes
- Rolling resistance advantage slightly favors Michelin overall, but Vredestein is also efficient
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.