Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Expect the Continental to set the pace in aquaplaning resistance, wet braking/handling, and rolling resistance (often by meaningful margins), with balanced snow capability and low noise. The Vredestein counters with competitive to strong snow braking and traction in several tests, a generally engaging steering feel, and a notably lower purchase price-yet it shows recurring weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eighteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | seventeen | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | one |
While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding aquaplaning resistance (curved and straight) and wet safety
- Consistently low rolling resistance (often best-in-test), EV-friendly
- Balanced snow grip with short braking and strong traction/handling
- Low noise and high comfort with stable dry handling
- Strong value with significantly lower purchase price
- Sporty, precise handling feel; stable in snow for many tests
- Occasional top results in wet/dry events and short snow braking
- Generally good braking on ice/snow in several independent tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from sixteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.16% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.99% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during ten dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.09% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 2.79% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eighteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.86% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.27% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 2.8% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.77% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.25% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.81% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro had 0.41% higher lateral wet grip than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from sixteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during thirteen straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 1.32% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during fourteen curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 8.65% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eighteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during twelve snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 0.92% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P accelerated 1.53% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eight snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 0.16% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.39% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during seven snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.85% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro scored 2.12% more points than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P provided 3.32% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eight snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 3.06% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle 1.19% shorter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 7.95% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eleven noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 1.03% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 2.47% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two value tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro proved to have a 13.55% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Value: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during nine price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 21.12% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during fifteen rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 13.02% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P emitted 8.57% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P very highly, praising its outstanding wet grip and braking, strong snow traction, stable high-speed behavior, and quiet, comfortable ride. Many note predictable handling and good wear/longevity, with some EV owners highlighting low noise and rolling resistance. A minority mention softer steering feel and less sharp dry handling, and several point out a high price. One outlier reports poor snow/ice performance, which contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive winter feedback from others.
Based on 25 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tires for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Continental dominates test rankings (17 wins vs. 1)
- Wet braking/handling: Continental typically 3-11% stronger; Vredestein can lag in precision and distance
- Aquaplaning: Continental leads decisively (curved wins 14-0), boosting rain safety
- Rolling resistance: Continental clearly lower (wins 15-0), improving fuel economy/range
- Snow: Both competent; Vredestein often strong in braking/traction, Continental more consistently balanced
- Value: Vredestein usually 15-25% cheaper to buy; Continental offers better lifecycle efficiency and wear in most tests
Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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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.