Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Nokian Snowproof P
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead 3 times and the Snowproof P twice. The Wintrac Pro was stronger in wet and snow, the Snowproof P in dry, comfort and value.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Wintrac Pro
Snowproof P
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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 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Wintrac Pro
Snowproof P
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Wintrac Pro
Snowproof P
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Owners rate the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30 reviews and the Snowproof P 88% from 10. 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 tires 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 tire did better.
| Measurement | Wintrac Pro | Gap | Snowproof P | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Snowproof P ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 1.8% | 145 | 1-2 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 63.9 | = | 63.9 | 0-0 |
| Dry Handling (mph) | 67.8 | 0.2% | 68 | 1-1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Wet Wintrac Pro ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 160 | 2.6% | 165 | 2-2 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 92.2 | 3.5% | 95.5 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling (mph) | 46.2 | 1.4% | 45.6 | 2-0 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 36.8% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 13.99 | 2.7% | 14.41 | 2-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 45.9 | 9% | 42.1 | 3-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 10.3 | 45.3% | 7.3 | 3-0 |
| Snow Wintrac Pro ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 86 | 0.1% | 86 | 1-2 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 675 | 0.8% | 669 | 2-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 84.7 | 1.8% | 83.2 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling (mph) | 37.6 | 1.8% | 36.9 | 2-0 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 35.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 13.2 | 3.8% | 12.7 | 2-0 |
| Comfort Snowproof P ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 14.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Noise dB | 72.13 | 2 dB | 70.1 | 0-3 |
| Value Snowproof P ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 18,627 | 29.2% | 24,058 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.88 | 16.2% | 7.42 | 0-3 |
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 tires shared.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2021 to 2022
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Wintrac Pro | Field | Snowproof P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P18 of 20 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P20 of 56 | P13 of 56 | |
| 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test | P5 of 8 | P4 of 8 | |
| 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test | P5 of 18 | P12 of 18 |
Wintrac Pro vs Snowproof P: your questions
Is the Vredestein Wintrac Pro or the Nokian Snowproof P the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead 3 times and the Snowproof P twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Wintrac Pro scores 9 and the Snowproof P 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Wintrac Pro or the Snowproof P?
The Wintrac Pro led 14 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 45.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Snowproof P led 3 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.8% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Wintrac Pro led 7 of the 13 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.8% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Snowproof P had 16.2% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro and 8.2/10 for the Snowproof P.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Snowproof P was 2 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro and 8/10 for the Snowproof P.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30 reviews and the Snowproof P 88% from 10. 93% of Wintrac Pro owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Snowproof P.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Snowproof P was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 11.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Wintrac Pro is made in 119 sizes (17 to 22 inch) and the Snowproof P in 46 (17 to 21 inch). 44 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Wintrac Pro is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Snowproof P B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Snowproof P is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the Wintrac Pro in 2018. The Wintrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S. The Snowproof P replaced the Nokian WR A4.
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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 tires 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 Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.