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Vredestein Ultrac Satin vs Nexen N Fera Primus — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 8 + 7 road tests and 45 + 11 owner reviews. How we score

Ultrac Satin is ahead, 76–69

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Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Tire AVredestein

Ultrac Satin

Summer

± 8

Tests 70 · 8 tests Owners 85 · 45 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Nexen N Fera Primus
Tire BNexen

N Fera Primus

Summer

± 7

Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 79 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 67

    Dry

    N Fera Primus +8
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 7 tests5473
    Reviews found online8778

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 53.9 + 40% × 87.3 = 67

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 77.8 = 75

  2. 80

    Wet

    N Fera Primus +5
    85
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 7 tests7686
    Reviews found online8784

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 86.5 = 80

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 86.3 + 40% × 83.5 = 85

  3. 89

    Comfort

    Ultrac Satin +32
    57
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests9532
    Reviews found online8474

    Ultrac Satin: 40% × 95.5 + 60% × 84.2 = 89

    N Fera Primus: 40% × 32.2 + 60% × 73.8 = 57

  4. 78

    Noise

    Ultrac Satin +13
    65
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 4 tests8564
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 78

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 64.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 65

    No owner ratings of noise for Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 74

    Treadwear

    Ultrac Satin +24
    50
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests7033
    Reviews found online8177

    Ultrac Satin: 60% × 69.8 + 40% × 80.6 = 74

    N Fera Primus: 60% × 32.9 + 40% × 76.8 = 50

  6. 85

    Handling (owners)

    Ultrac Satin +10
    75
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Reviews found online8575
  7. 71

    Efficiency

    Ultrac Satin +17
    54
    Why this score
    SourceUltrac SatinN Fera Primus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 5 tests7154
Scores at a glance
CategoryVredestein Ultrac SatinNexen N Fera Primus
Relative Score 76 69
Dry 67 75
Wet 80 85
Comfort 89 57
Noise 78 65
Treadwear 74 50
Handling (owners) 85 75
Efficiency 71 54

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Ultrac Satin

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N Fera Primus

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryUltrac SatinN Fera PrimusΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 95% #17/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 98% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 57% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 60% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 93% #7/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #2/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test 98% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 98% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 98% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise (tester's mark) Noise 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test 60% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 71% #8/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 59% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 79% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 87% #17/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 62% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 75% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/8 2021 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test R18 #7/10 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ultrac Satin

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
  • Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to aquaplaning
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to top-tier premium brands

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can cause a 'wobbly' or 'sway' feeling during hard cornering
  • Lack of sharp steering feedback compared to dedicated performance tires
  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users noting rapid wear
All owner themes in the Ultrac Satin review

Tire B N Fera Primus

Pros

  • Fantastic dry and wet grip with stable cornering and predictable handling
  • High level of comfort with a smooth, soft ride that absorbs bumps well
  • Noticeably quieter than certain premium alternatives

Cons

  • Slightly longer braking distances compared to some competing brands like Falken
  • Reports of faster tread wear and relatively low initial tread depth
  • Can be noisy for some drivers depending on the vehicle and road conditions
All owner themes in the N Fera Primus review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Vredestein Ultrac Satin B · Nexen N Fera Primus
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available5250
Rim diameters16″ – 20″15″ – 19″
Sizes in common2828

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

Nexen N Fera Primus

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Satin — better comfort, treadwear and efficiency. Pick the Nexen N Fera Primus if dry and wet matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 89 vs 57 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 74 vs 50 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 71 vs 54 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Vredestein Ultrac Satin scores 78 vs 65 on noise.

Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac Satin
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Tire B · Nexen N Fera Primus
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Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Which is better in the wet, Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Nexen N Fera Primus, 85 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Nexen N Fera Primus, 75 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 78 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 89 vs 57 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 74 vs 50 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Ultrac Satin or N Fera Primus?

Vredestein Ultrac Satin, 71 vs 54 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology