Vredestein Wintrac vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Wintrac finished ahead 4 times and the Winguard Snow G3 not once. The Wintrac was stronger in dry, wet, snow and value, the Winguard Snow G3 in comfort.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Wintrac
Winguard Snow G3
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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.
Where each scores higher
Wintrac
Winguard Snow G3
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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
Winguard Snow G3
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Owners rate the Wintrac 88% from 5 reviews and the Winguard Snow G3 91% from 7. 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 | Gap | Winguard Snow G3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Wintrac ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 2.8% | 152 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 85.7 | 1% | 84.9 | 1-0 |
| Wet Wintrac ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 135 | 4.2% | 141 | 3-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 45.3 | 4.9% | 43.2 | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.69 | 2.8% | 13.06 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 48.8 | 5.4% | 46.3 | 1-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 9.6 | 14% | 8.4 | 1-0 |
| Snow Wintrac ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 99 | 0.3% | 100 | 1-2 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 600 | 0.8% | 595 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 35.1 | 0.9% | 34.8 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Winguard Snow G3 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 70.3 | 0.6 dB | 69.7 | 0-1 |
| Value Wintrac ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 19,449 | 9.8% | 17,709 | 1-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.97 | 12.3% | 9.09 | 1-0 |
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 4 tests, 2021 to 2024
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 | Field | Winguard Snow G3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P17 of 55 | P26 of 55 | |
| 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P5 of 15 | P10 of 15 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P9 of 50 | P16 of 50 |
Wintrac vs Winguard Snow G3: your questions
Is the Vredestein Wintrac or the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Wintrac finished ahead 4 times and the Winguard Snow G3 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Wintrac scores 9.3 and the Winguard Snow G3 7.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Wintrac or the Winguard Snow G3?
The Wintrac led 7 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.2% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wintrac led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Wintrac led 3 of the 5 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the Wintrac and 9.3/10 for the Winguard Snow G3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Wintrac 88% from 5 reviews and the Winguard Snow G3 91% from 7. 100% of Wintrac owners would buy it again, against 100% for the Winguard Snow G3.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Wintrac is made in 28 sizes (15 to 19 inch) and the Winguard Snow G3 in 34 (14 to 16 inch). 20 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Wintrac is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Winguard Snow G3 C and D.
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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.