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Vredestein Wintrac

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

The Vredestein Wintrac is a Central European winter touring tire with repeated strengths in ice braking, dry braking and low energy consumption. Imprecise dry steering, variable tread life and weaker aquaplaning resistance in bends are the main reservations.

The quick answer

Owners say 85% from 5 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 12 independent tests Latest: P8 of 16 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value, Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 26,000miles driven
  • 12professional tests
Vredestein Wintrac 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Vredestein Wintrac

9.3/10

Better than 92% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 8 tests
  • 5 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests8 tests · 3 publications · 2021-2026 93% 87%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 85% 87% 13%
Combined 92% 9.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 86% 30% 8
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 44% 23% 8
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 72% 18% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 82% 17% 6
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 50% 6% 6
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 77% 5% 6

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 88% 8
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 84% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 58% 6

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P8 / 16
  2. 2024 2024 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P5 / 7 Placing only
  3. 2024 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P11 / 20
  4. 2024 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P10 / 12
  5. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P17 / 55
  6. 2023 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test ADAC · 205/60 R16 P13 / 16
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  1. 2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P5 / 15 Placing only
  2. 2022 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC · 215/60 R16 P7 / 17 Placing only
  3. 2021 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P3 / 20
  4. 2021 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 P3 / 10
  5. 2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P3 / 16 Placing only
  6. 2021 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P9 / 50
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Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Wintrac averages a finish of 8th.

12 Tests
0 Test Wins
8th Average
3rd Best
17th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 P8 of 16

The Vredestein Wintrac shares eighth place. It is good in wet and winter conditions, but ADAC marked it down to adequate overall because of its dry handling.

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

YearTestResultAward
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P8 / 16
20242024 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P5 / 7
20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P11 / 20
20242024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16P10 / 12
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P17 / 55
20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire TestADAC · 205/60 R16P13 / 16
20222022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P5 / 15
20222022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16ADAC · 215/60 R16P7 / 17
20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P3 / 20
20212021 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16P3 / 10
20212021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15P3 / 16
20212021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P9 / 50

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 205/55 R16, the Vredestein Wintrac is projected to cost €22.19 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €555 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Vredestein Wintrac€22.19
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€22.65
Bridgestone Blizzak 6€29.40
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2€29.42
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range28 sizes available

155-225Width45-70Profile15-19Rim77-102 T-VLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 28 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-71dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16235/35 R19215/70 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Vredestein Wintrac in the wet?
Across the 8 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Wintrac stops 1.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 11.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the wet from 5 reviews.
How good is the Vredestein Wintrac in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Wintrac stops 2.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 82/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 5 reviews.
How good is the Vredestein Wintrac in the snow?
Across the 8 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Wintrac stops 3.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 6 snow-traction tests, it is 2% worse than premium rivals, 0.9% better than mid-range rivals and 13% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 44/100, and owners rate it 9.8/10 in the snow from 5 reviews.
How good is the Vredestein Wintrac on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Vredestein Wintrac stops 2.9% shorter than premium rivals, 4.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 72/100, and owners rate it 9/10 on ice from 5 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Vredestein Wintrac?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Vredestein Wintrac's rolling resistance is 1.9% lower than premium rivals, 7.2% lower than mid-range rivals and 5.7% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Vredestein Wintrac (4)
How many miles does the Vredestein Wintrac last?
Based on test and owner data, the Vredestein Wintrac is expected to last around 22,133 miles (35,620 km).
How much does the Vredestein Wintrac cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the Vredestein Wintrac is projected to cost €22.19 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €555 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Vredestein Wintrac's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Vredestein Wintrac most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Vredestein Wintrac come in?
The Vredestein Wintrac is available in 45 sizes, ranging from 155-225/45-70 R15-19.
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What owners say

Across 5 owner ratings the Vredestein Wintrac averages 85%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9.8 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.

Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 85%
  • Snow Grip 98%
  • Wet Grip 92%
  • Ice Grip 90%
  • Comfort 88%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Wear 80%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Handling 70%

All 4 Vredestein Wintrac reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
84%
JSTurismo
Initial Impressions
  • Volvo
  • 205/55 R16
  • 6,000 miles
I have driven over 10 000km on them in 2 full winter seasons.
I was positively surprised by great traction and handling on all types
of snow and icy roads. High above average on wet too.
On wet, ABS activates only at very hard braking.
Possible to drive on snow without ABS to interfere during
normal braking in city traffic which is great.
Wear is also reasonable for the fact they were used in spring season
on dry roads for a month or more in 2 seasons total.
They are not providing much feedback at all perhaps very comfortable,
safe tires. I highly recommend them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 47
84%
Anonymous
So far driven 2 winters on them - bit above 10 000km in total and wear is reasonable
for the fact they were driven or dry roads in the early spring too...
I was positively surprised by the traction on the all kinds of snow and icy roads.
Water braking distances and grip was also really good.
Comfortable, grippy at any condition. ABS was active only on snow
and ice during harder brakings, on wet I could do quite hard braking
without feeling ABS to activate.
I would recommend these as very safe winter tire you can rely on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 54
88%
Member
I couldn't find much information on these tires online and I have bought it because for my winter tire rims. I had a very limited choice in 215/70 r16 size. Money-wise these were quite close to the premium options like Bridgestone Blizzak but they had better speed index (H which my car manufacturer recommends as opposed to T on Blizzaks and other tires), were more quiet and had better fuel consumption. I've read a handful of reviews before, mostly positive. I had some winter Hankooks before which I have bought with the car but these were almost 8 years old even though they were driven maybe 3000km altogether. The Hankooks were behaving like a jelly on a highway, I was not impressed. There was this feeling that rear tires responded very slowly while changing lanes, maybe that's why it has a T speed index. Suitable maybe for the city but they don't procuce them anymore. Vredesteins felt actually better than summer Hankooks k415 (225/60 r17) the previous owner left me (please bear in mind these were old tires as well and I'll be replacing them this season). I've used it on snow, in the wet and also on snow/ice mixture on a track and they actually kept up with the premium offerings on higher diameter rims. Absolutely no complaints for now. If you move your rim size to 17 inches you've got much more choice with similar parameters so maybe then it would be a question of price/performance ratio.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
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Been very pleased with these tires. Give a lot of confidence in winter conditions. Very good on icy ungritted roads . Excellent on motorways in the wet .For the price , can’t recommend them enough
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Ice Grip 9
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