Vredestein Snowtrac 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

12^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

30^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Vredestein Snowtrac 5 shows mid-pack to below-average performance across 13 winter tests, with occasional solid results in smaller-size ADAC tests but frequent struggles in comprehensive Auto Bild and AMS evaluations. Its best showings cluster around dry braking/handling and some balanced ADAC outcomes, while consistent deficits emerge in wet performance, noise, and value/wear metrics. Overall rankings trend towards the middle-to-lower tier (avg. 12.2), indicating a tire that is competent in dry and acceptable in snow but held back by wet braking/aquaplaning and efficiency-related factors.
Notable highs include 4th/15 in ADAC 2016 (185/65 R15) and several top-10 ADAC placements. However, deeper field tests often push it down the order (e.g., 18/20 and 19/43 in 2016, 17/22 in Auto Bild 2018), reinforcing a pattern of limited competitiveness in tougher, broader comparisons.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Moderate Details
• 2nd/11 dry braking (+2.6% from best) in 2018 AMS
• 5th/22 dry braking and 5th/22 dry handling in 2018 Auto Bild
General Balance in ADAC Mixed-Size Tests Moderate Details
• 4th/15 overall in 2016 ADAC 185/65 R15
• 7th/16 overall in 2017 ADAC 195/65 R15
• 8th/16 overall in 2018 ADAC 205/55 R16
• 8/16 overall in 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15
Snow Performance Minor Details
• 11/22 snow braking (+3.3%) and 11/22 snow handling (+2.1%) in 2018 Auto Bild (solid mid-field)
• 7/11 snow braking and 7/11 snow handling in 2018 AMS (close gaps: +7.1% and +4.2%)
Rolling Resistance (Efficiency) Minor Details
• 4/11 rolling resistance (+6.4% from best) in 2018 AMS
• 10/22 rolling resistance (+21.1%) in 2018 Auto Bild (upper-mid)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 21/22 wet braking (+10.8%) and 15/22 wet handling (+3.2%) in 2018 Auto Bild
• 8/11 wet braking (+17.5%), 7/11 wet handling (+5%), 8/11 straight aqua (+13%) in 2018 AMS
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 11/11 noise (+3.1% from best) in 2018 AMS
• 17/22 noise (+4.5%) in 2018 Auto Bild
Value and Wear Strong Details
• 20/21 wear (33300 km, +54% from best) and 20/21 value (Price/1000 +99.3%) in 2018 Auto Bild
• Price 8/11 (+51.5% from best) in 2018 AMS
Competitiveness in Large-Field Tests Moderate Details
• 18/20 in 2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test
• 19/43 in 2016 Winter Tire Market Overview
• 17/22 in 2018 Auto Bild full test
• 30/51 in 2015 Market Overview