P8 of 16
Beat 53% of the field
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Test Results
Tested 2014 to 2019
4 publications
Tested 13 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 averages a finish of 12th.
- 13Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 12thAverage finish
- 47%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
13 tests, 2014 to 2019
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 47%
Record by discipline
Where the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P3.5 of 16.5 | 85% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P5 of 16.5 | 70% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P14.5 of 16.5 | 17% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P11 of 16.5 | 37% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P12 of 16.5 | 29% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P9 of 16.5 | 46% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P9 of 16.5 | 46% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P14 of 16.5 | 12% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P20 of 21 | 5% | - |
| Value | 1 | P20 of 21 | 5% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P7 of 16.5 | 64% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Snowtrac 5. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Goodyear UltraGrip 9
13 shared: 1 ahead, 12 behind
|
13 | 1 | 12 | - | 8% |
 Nokian WR D4
10 shared: 3 ahead, 7 behind
|
10 | 3 | 7 | - | 30% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter
9 shared: 3 ahead, 6 behind
|
9 | 3 | 6 | - | 33% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS2
9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind
|
9 | 1 | 8 | - | 11% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 860
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
|
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 Kumho Winter Craft WP51
8 shared: 7 ahead, 1 behind
|
8 | 7 | 1 | - | 88% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 3
8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind
|
8 | 6 | 2 | - | 75% |
 Michelin Alpin 5
7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 2 | 5 | - | 29% |
 Barum Polaris 3
7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 2 | 5 | - | 29% |
 Uniroyal MS+ 77
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP2
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Dunlop Winter Response 2
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP3
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Snowprox S943
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Viking Snow Tech II
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Sava Eskimo S3+
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Predecessor | 19 | 0 | 8th | 44% |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 This tire | 13 | 0 | 12th | 47% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 13 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 most consistently attracts praise for low fuel consumption and dry-road performance, while wet grip is a recurring weakness. Dry braking placed second of 11 in AMS 2018, only 2.6% behind the best, and dry handling fifth. Auto Bild 2018 also ranked dry braking and handling fifth of 22. ADAC praised dry performance in 2017 and both 2018 sizes, making its poor-dry-grip verdict in 2019 unusual. Low fuel consumption was praised in both 2018 ADAC tests and again in 2019; AMS ranked rolling resistance fourth of 11.
Wet braking was eighth of 11 in AMS 2018, 17.5% longer than the best, and 21st of 22 in Auto Bild 2018, while ADAC repeatedly described wet weaknesses. Wear and noise also drew criticism: Auto Bild 2018 projected 33,300 km, 20th of 21, and AMS measured the highest noise in its field. Snow results vary unusually, from weak in ADAC 2017 and average in Auto Bild 2016 to very good in ADAC's 205/55 R16 test in 2018. AMS praised snow braking that year despite a seventh-place measurement, 7.1% behind the best. Overall results range from fourth of 15 in ADAC 2016 to 18th of 20 in Auto Bild 2016, with a Recommended verdict from AMS 2018 and Good from ADAC 2019.
Performance Strengths
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
- Low fuel consumption praised in both 2018 ADAC sizes and the 2019 ADAC test
- 4th of 11, 6.4% above best, AMS 2018
- Low rolling resistance praised by Auto Bild 2018
Low fuel consumption
- 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tire Test (2019)low fuel consumption
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2018)low rolling resistance
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018)Very good in the snow, good in the dry, low fuel consumption
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018)
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Dry handling
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- 5th of 11, AMS 2018
- 5th of 22, Auto Bild 2018
- Good dry handling praised by Auto Bild 2016
Balance performance in the snow and dry
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018)Good dry handling
- 2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test (2016)
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Dry braking
Moderate
Details
- 2nd of 11, 2.6% longer than best, AMS 2018
- 5th of 22, 13.4% longer than best, Auto Bild 2018
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Dry grip
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
good dry performance
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)Good in the dry and on snow
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2018)Very good in the snow, good in the dry, low fuel consumption
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018)Particularly good on dry roads
- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
Very good in the snow, good in the dry, low fuel consumption
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018)Good winter traction
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)Good in the dry and on snow
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2018)
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Snow braking
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
excellent snow braking
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Wet braking
Strong
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- 8th of 11, 17.5% longer than best, AMS 2018
- 21st of 22, 10.8% longer than best, Auto Bild 2018
- Long wet braking criticised by Auto Bild 2016
Poor wet braking
- 2018 AMS Winter Tire Test (2018)long wet braking
- 2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test (2016)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
- Wet weaknesses criticised in ADAC 2017 and both 2018 sizes
- Low wet grip criticised by Auto Bild 2018
Low grip in the wet
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018)Relatively weak in the wet
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2018)Relatively weak in the wet
- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018)slightly weak in the wet
- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)
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Tread life
Strong
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- Projected 33,300 km, 20th of 21, Auto Bild 2018
- Relatively high wear criticised by ADAC 2017
poor wear
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018)Relatively high wear
- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)
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Road noise
Strong
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- Last of 11, 73.4 dB, AMS 2018
- High noise criticised by ADAC 2019 and in 175/65 R14 in 2018
high noise
- 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tire Test (2019)- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2018)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Moderate
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
- 8th of 11 in straight aquaplaning, AMS 2018
- 16th of 22 in straight aquaplaning, Auto Bild 2018
- Poor resistance criticised by Auto Bild 2016
poor aquaplaning resistance
- 2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test (2016)
Every test, newest first 13
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2019 1 test
2018 5 tests
P7 of 11
Beat 40% of the field
2018 AMS Winter Tire Test
Recommended.
P17 of 20
Beat 16% of the field
P9 of 12
Beat 27% of the field
P8 of 16
Beat 53% of the field
P18 of 52
Beat 67% of the field
2017 1 test
P7 of 16
Beat 60% of the field
2016 3 tests
P18 of 20
Beat 11% of the field
P19 of 49
Beat 57% of the field
P4 of 15
Beat 79% of the field
2015 2 tests
P7 of 19
Beat 67% of the field
P30 of 51
Beat 42% of the field
2014 1 test
P7 of 11
Beat 40% of the field
2014 AZ Winter Tire Test
The Vredestein has a consistently solid performance
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