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Vredestein Wintrac Pro Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 4 Tested 2018 to 2024 11 publications

Tested 37 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 6th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Handling, beating 63% of the field across 26 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 27% across 26 tests.

  • 37Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 9Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 55%Field beaten on average
  • 11Publications
Vredestein Wintrac Pro

37 tests, 2018 to 2024

0%50%100%2018201920202021202220232024Average 55%2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test (2018): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test (2019): P3 of 11, Beat 80% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P6 of 53, Beat 89% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019): P6 of 20, Beat 74% of the field2019 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2019): P5 of 12, Beat 45% of the field2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tire Test (2019): P2 of 11, Beat 90% of the field2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test (2020): P6 of 51, Beat 89% of the field2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2020): P12 of 20, Beat 42% of the field2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17 (2020): P5 of 13, Beat 67% of the field2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2020): P3 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2020 ACE Winter Tire Test (2020): P8 of 9, Beat 13% of the fieldThe Best Winter Tires for 2020 (2020): P4 of 19, Beat 0% of the field2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P5 of 18, Beat 59% of the field2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2021): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test (2021): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test (2021): P3 of 13, Beat 83% of the field2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2022): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022): P6 of 9, Beat 38% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P20 of 56, Beat 65% of the field2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2022): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022): P12 of 20, Beat 42% of the field2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022): P6 of 9, Beat 38% of the field2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test (2023): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test (2023): P5 of 15, Beat 71% of the field2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2023): P8 of 11, Beat 30% of the field2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P17 of 54, Beat 70% of the field2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023): P8 of 20, Beat 63% of the field2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test (2023): P7 of 11, Beat 30% of the field2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2023): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the field2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2023): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test (2023): P3 of 6, Beat 60% of the field2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test (2024): P3 of 16, Beat 87% of the field2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test (2024): P7 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2024 AS SUV Winter Tire Test (2024): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test (2024): P7 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2024): P6 of 12, Beat 55% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test P6 of 12

Good.

Strong: Snow Handling Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Record by discipline

Where the Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 28 P5.5 of 12.3 58% -
Dry Handling 26 P6.8 of 12.1 47% -
Subj. Dry Handling 5 P4.4 of 9.4 60% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 32 P6.9 of 17.2 61% 2
Wet Braking - Cool 1 P3 of 6 60% -
Wet Braking - Worn 1 P2 of 6 80% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P5 of 16 73% -
Wet Handling Strong 26 P5.1 of 12.1 63% 5
Subj. Wet Handling 5 P5 of 9.4 53% 1
Wet Circle 14 P5.8 of 11.9 56% 2
Straight Aqua 28 P7.9 of 12.3 38% -
Curved Aquaplaning 19 P7.7 of 11.8 37% -
Snow
Snow Braking 32 P7.2 of 14.6 52% 2
Snow Traction 24 P6.3 of 12.1 52% 1
Snow Handling 26 P6.2 of 11.6 49% 1
Subj. Snow Handling 5 P6.2 of 9.4 30% -
Snow Circle 4 P4.8 of 9 50% -
Snow Slalom 10 P7.2 of 12.9 43% -
Ice
Ice Braking 2 P2 of 15.5 93% 1
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 5 P5.6 of 9.4 49% -
Noise 26 P7.7 of 12.2 41% -
Value
Wear 7 P11.3 of 16.7 39% -
Value 6 P12.3 of 16.8 36% -
Rolling Resistance Weak 26 P8.9 of 12 27% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P12 of 15 21% -
Abrasion 2 P6.5 of 15.5 63% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 31 shared: 8 ahead, 22 behind Compare with Blizzak LM005 31 8 22 1 27%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 18 shared: 1 ahead, 17 behind Compare with WinterContact TS 870 P 18 1 17 - 6%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 17 shared: 6 ahead, 10 behind Compare with Winter Sport 5 17 6 10 1 38%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 16 shared: 2 ahead, 14 behind 16 2 14 - 13%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 16 shared: 0 ahead, 16 behind Compare with Pilot Alpin 5 16 0 16 - 0%
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 14 shared: 3 ahead, 11 behind Compare with Winter i cept evo3 14 3 11 - 21%
Michelin Alpin 6 14 shared: 2 ahead, 11 behind Compare with Alpin 6 14 2 11 1 15%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 13 shared: 7 ahead, 5 behind 13 7 5 1 58%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 12 shared: 4 ahead, 8 behind Compare with Cinturato Winter 2 12 4 8 - 33%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 11 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind 11 8 2 1 80%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 11 shared: 4 ahead, 6 behind 11 4 6 1 40%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 10 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Winterhawk 4 10 8 2 - 80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 10 shared: 7 ahead, 3 behind 10 7 3 - 70%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 10 shared: 0 ahead, 10 behind Compare with UltraGrip Performance 3 10 0 10 - 0%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind 9 9 0 - 100%
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 9 shared: 8 ahead, 1 behind Compare with EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 9 8 1 - 89%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 8 shared: 7 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Premitra Snow WP6 8 7 1 - 88%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 8 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 8 7 0 1 100%
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 8 shared: 6 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Winter Craft WP52 8 6 1 1 86%
Giti GitiWinterW2 7 shared: 6 ahead, 1 behind Compare with GitiWinterW2 7 6 1 - 86%

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 Wintrac xtreme S Predecessor 12 0 9th 24%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro This tire 37 1 6th 55%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 37 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

Across 37 winter tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers a well-rounded but performance-biased profile: consistently strong in wet handling and competitive in dynamic snow handling/traction, with occasional standout wins, but hampered by weaker wet braking outliers, average-to-weak aquaplaning resistance, and efficiency trade-offs. Its average overall position of 6.2 reflects frequent top-half finishes and multiple podiums, including an overall win in 2018 and several wet-handling firsts. Snow capability is generally solid-often near the front for handling and sometimes best-in-class for traction or braking-though absolute snow braking can fluctuate by test and size. Dry performance is usually safe and stable but not class-leading, and rolling resistance is commonly below average.

Overall, the tire suits drivers prioritizing secure, sporty wet dynamics and balanced winter capability over ultimate wet stopping distance, aquaplaning margins, and efficiency. Awards and podiums confirm strong competitiveness, but recurring weaknesses prevent consistent top-three dominance in recent seasons.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Vredestein Wintrac Pro (33 tests) and 28 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 14 of 33 tests 16 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 14 of 33 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 11 of 33 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 11 of 33 tests 12 praise, 2 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance weakness in 15 of 33 tests 0 praise, 3 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel strength in 6 of 33 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Tread life weakness in 4 of 33 tests 6 praise, 1 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • High-speed stability no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 37

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 5 tests
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2024 AS SUV Winter Tire Test

AUTO Straßenverkehr 235/55 R18

Good.

WeakDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

P7 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 215/55 R17

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers an average performance in dry conditions. It's the slowest in the slalom test but offers a comfortable ride. In wet conditions, it exhibits low precision, strong understeer, and a long braking distance, resulting in the lowest ranking for this category. On snow, it achieves the shortest braking distance. However, its handling can be sensitive to weight transfer, which may not suit all drivers. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro prioritizes snow grip but falls short in wet conditions. Its dry performance is also unremarkable.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow Handling WeakDry HandlingWet BrakingStraight Aqua WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P3 of 16 Beat 87% of the field

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

ADAC 215/55 R17

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro achieves a good overall rating for driving safety, despite some minor weaknesses. While it exhibits slight imprecision on dry surfaces and only average aquaplaning performance on wet roads, it delivers strong performance on wintery roads with good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is decent with good results for abrasion and efficiency, but a less impressive projected lifespan.

StrongSnow Traction WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 9 tests
P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 255/40 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended

StrongDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Braking - WornWearValue WeakSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingSnow SlalomNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870 P

P5 of 9 Beat 50% of the field

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

Sport Auto 225/40 R18

Safe in wet conditions and snow. Prone to aquaplaning early in curves.

StrongWet HandlingWet Circle WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow Traction WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P7 of 11 Beat 30% of the field

2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 225/40 R18

Good.

WeakRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

P8 of 11 Beat 30% of the field

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/45 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro had a good snow performance overall, a low rolling resistance but did struggle more in the dry than the previous two tires. The Wintrac Pro has been on the market for a long time, but it's still holding its own considering the talent of this group.

StrongSubj. Snow Handling WeakDry BrakingSubj. Wet Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

P5 of 15 Beat 71% of the field

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

ADAC 225/45 R17

The VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO tire exhibits satisfactory steering feedback and precision on dry roads, requiring occasional corrections during turns and corners. It tends to oversteer during dynamic maneuvers, and its braking distance is average but rated as good. In wet conditions, it excels in braking but scores only satisfactory in aquaplaning and handling. While it offers sufficient safety reserves, it lacks the precision for a higher rating. On winter roads, it receives good ratings for braking on snow and ice, as well as for snow traction and handling, although it could improve in precision. Environmentally, the tire performs well with good predicted mileage and wear. Despite its slightly above-average weight, its low fuel consumption earns it a good efficiency rating.

StrongIce Braking WeakStraight Aqua WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

2023 AMS SUV Winter Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 255/45 R20

The inexpensive Vredestein masters the basics."Good"

StrongWet BrakingSnow Traction WeakWet CircleSnow BrakingSnow CircleNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2022 7 tests
P6 of 9 Beat 38% of the field

2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 245/40 R19

Fair.

StrongWet HandlingWet Circle WeakStraight AquaNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P6 of 9 Beat 38% of the field

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews

Sixth place overall went to the impressive Vredestein Wintrac Pro. This tire was excellent in the dry, held its own in the wet with good subjective handling and was a quiet tire. Unfortunately it wasn't the strongest in the snow with the slowest snow handling time and the worst traction, it struggled in the deeper water of the aquaplaning tests and had the highest rolling resistance of all the tires on test. Potentially an option for climates like the UK who really want to fit a winter tire instead of an all season tire, but not a strong option anymore for a climate with a lot of snow.

StrongDry BrakingDry Handling WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingRolling Resistance WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P5 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

Overall, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro offers decent reserves. Snow grip and efficiency could be better - but still recommendable

StrongSubj. Comfort WeakStraight AquaSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 245/45 R19

Very Good.

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingSnow BrakingSnow TractionNoiseRolling Resistance WeakDry HandlingSnow Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 4 tests
P4 of 10 Beat 67% of the field

2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 235/55 R18

Strong on snow, one of the best in wet conditions, safe when dry. The price / performance champion.

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingWet HandlingSnow Braking WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 6 tests
2019 5 tests
P3 of 11 Beat 80% of the field

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/55 R17

Excellent

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingWet HandlingSubj. Wet Handling WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+

2018 1 test

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