Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

The data pattern is clear: Continental is the safer all-rounder and the test winner across most scenarios. It delivers shorter wet braking (often 3-11% better), higher aquaplaning reserves (straight and curved), consistently strong snow performance, and class-leading rolling resistance-translating to better efficiency and EV friendliness. Its few trade-offs are a higher price and, in isolated tests, slightly slower steering or mid-pack wet handling, but the aggregate performance is exemplary.

Vredestein's Wintrac Pro is the value play. It can match or beat the field in specific runs (notably some snow braking/traction and certain wet or dry events), offers a sporty, precise feel, and usually costs 15-25% less. However, its moderate aquaplaning resistance and higher rolling resistance make it less confidence-inspiring in heavy rain and less efficient over the long haul. If budget matters and you prioritize a dynamic feel with competent winter grip, it's a solid pick; if you want the most rounded safety and efficiency package, choose the Continental.

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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.