Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S finished ahead 5 times and the Ultrac Vorti not once. The Pilot Sport 4 S was stronger in dry, wet, comfort and value.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Ultrac Vorti
Pilot Sport 4 S
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Ultrac Vorti
Not ahead in any category
Pilot Sport 4 S
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Ultrac Vorti
Pilot Sport 4 S
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Owners rate the Ultrac Vorti 87% from 117 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 S 85% from 179. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | Ultrac Vorti | Gap | Pilot Sport 4 S | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Pilot Sport 4 S ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 35.92 | 5.3% | 34.02 | 0-5 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 56.7 | 0.7% | 56.33 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling (km/h) | 123.7 | 0.9% | 124.8 | 0-3 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 7.7% | scored | 1-2 |
| Wet Pilot Sport 4 S ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 45.2 | 10.4% | 40.38 | 0-5 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 60.39 | 0.8% | 60.1 | 1-1 |
| Wet Handling (km/h) | 79.03 | 0.2% | 79.2 | 1-2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 3.2% | scored | 2-1 |
| Wet Circle (m/s) | 6.99 | 0.7% | 6.94 | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 12.71 | 2.5% | 12.39 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 78.88 | 1.6% | 80.16 | 0-5 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 2.57 | 9.8% | 2.34 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Pilot Sport 4 S ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 6.5% | scored | 1-2 |
| Noise dB | 72.6 | 0.3 dB | 72.35 | 2-2 |
| Tyre Weight kg | 31.54 | 13.8% | 27.57 | 0-2 |
| Value Pilot Sport 4 S ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.86 | 6.9% | 7.38 | 0-5 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2019 to 2021
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Ultrac Vorti | Field | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 7 | P1 of 7 | |
| 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 8 | P2 of 8 |
Ultrac Vorti vs Pilot Sport 4 S: your questions
Is the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti or the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S finished ahead 5 times and the Ultrac Vorti not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ultrac Vorti scores 8.8 and the Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Ultrac Vorti or the Pilot Sport 4 S?
The Pilot Sport 4 S led 15 of the 21 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.4% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Pilot Sport 4 S led 12 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Pilot Sport 4 S had 6.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Ultrac Vorti and 8/10 for the Pilot Sport 4 S.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.5/10 for the Ultrac Vorti and 8.4/10 for the Pilot Sport 4 S.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Ultrac Vorti 87% from 117 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 S 85% from 179. 80% of Ultrac Vorti owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Pilot Sport 4 S.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Pilot Sport 4 S was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 22.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Ultrac Vorti is made in 42 sizes (18 to 24 inch) and the Pilot Sport 4 S in 105 (17 to 22 inch). 25 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Ultrac Vorti is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Pilot Sport 4 S A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Pilot Sport 4 S is the newer design: it reached the market in 2016, the Ultrac Vorti in 2014. The Ultrac Vorti replaced the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta. The Pilot Sport 4 S replaced the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.