Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Vredestein Ultrac Pro are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
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.
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
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:37.8M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 39.1M |
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:33.1M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35.1M |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:37.3M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 38.7M |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:33M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 35.2M |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:31.4M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 33M |
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
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:101.21s | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 101.18s |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:28.62s | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 29.34s |
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
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:109.9Km/H | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 108.5Km/H |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:109Km/H | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 108Km/H |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:104.3Km/H | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 100.8Km/H |
Dry Circle
Best In Dry Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
See how the Dry Circle winner was calculated >>
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
See how the Subj. Road Score winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:7.08Points | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 7.58Points |
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
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:53.4M | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 53.1M |
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:31.4M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 32.3M |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:43.7M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 44.8M |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:47.6M | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 51.2M |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:43.9M | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 43M |
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
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:69.17s | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 69.8s |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:31.18s | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 31.84s |
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
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:76.6Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 77Km/H |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:79.7Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 80.1Km/H |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:76.4Km/H | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 74.8Km/H |
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
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:57.5 Points | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 57 Points |
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:7.38 Points | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 7.44 Points |
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
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:0.85m/s | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 0.83m/s |
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
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:94.4Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 100.3Km/H |
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:70.61Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 71.76Km/H |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:73.4Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 74.7Km/H |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:102Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 104.5Km/H |
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
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:65.82m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 66.14m/sec2 |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:2.9m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 3.37m/sec2 |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:2.04m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 2.11m/sec2 |
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
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:7 Points | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 8 Points |
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
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:24 Points | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 23.5 Points |
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
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:71.2dB | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 70.5dB |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:75dB | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 74dB |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:73.6dB | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 72dB |
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
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Sports Car Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:8.11kg / t | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 8.35kg / t |
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:8.5kg / t | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 8.86kg / t |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test 245/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:7.8kg / t | Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 8.8kg / t |
| 2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test 295/30 R20 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:8.4kg / t | ✓ Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 8kg / t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S for outstanding dry and wet grip, confident handling, and improved comfort/noise versus rivals, with many noting strong longevity for a UHP tire. A minority report faster wear on powerful/heavy cars, softer sidewalls leading to vague steering/handling at the limit, and high price; isolated QC/cracking complaints appear but are not representative. Overall, the PS4 S is viewed as a top-tier performance road tire.
Based on 143 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro Driver Reviews
Drivers broadly praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for outstanding dry and wet grip, short braking, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and solid quality. Wear appears favorable after 6,000 miles, fuel economy is praised, and aesthetics/rim protection get mentions, though one user wishes for more rim protector. A minority reports reduced grip below ~5°C, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Based on 5 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Wet grip is also very handsome. You really feel comfortable driving in heavy rain, and the grip is also very reassuring. Especially in the wet
Conclusion
In conclusion the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, subj. noise and rolling resistance, while the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed better in subj. road score, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort and noise.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
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.