Vredestein Wintrac - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

17^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Vredestein Wintrac delivers a mixed winter performance profile. It shows recurrent strengths in dry braking/efficiency and selective wet handling pace, plus low interior noise. Early tests (2021) included podiums and class-leading results in wet handling and snow braking, but more recent large-sample tests (2023-2024) reveal regression in wet grip depth (aquaplaning) and especially snow performance, pulling its average finish to mid-pack.
Key positives are consistently short dry stops, competitive fuel consumption/rolling resistance, and quietness. However, snow performance (braking/traction/handling) and aquaplaning resistance trend below average across multiple tests, and value/wear can be weak depending on size/test, limiting its overall standing.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong Details
• 2nd place dry braking in 2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 (42.9 m, +3.6% from best)
• 4th place dry braking in 2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 (44.5 m, +2.8% from best)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2021 AMS (43 m, +0.5% from best)
Wet Handling/Braking (pace, not aquaplaning) Moderate Details
• 1st place wet handling in 2021 AMS (72 km/h)
• 3rd place wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild (52.4 m, +4.4% from best)
• Top-15 wet braking in 2024 Autobild 55-tire test (14/55, +7.8% from best)
Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• 1st place fuel consumption in 2024 ADAC (5.1 l/100km)
• 4th place rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild (7.97 kg/t, +10.5% from best)
• 2nd place fuel consumption in 2023 ADAC (5.6 l/100km, +1.8% from best)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• Quietest tire in 2024 ADAC (70.4 dB, 1/12)
• Noise 3rd/10 in 2021 AMS (70.9 dB)
• Noise 4th/22 in 2021 Auto Bild (70.3 dB, +0.9% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Performance (braking/traction/handling) Strong Details
• 2024 Auto Bild: snow braking 16/23 (+3.8%), traction 17/23 (+4.7%), handling 19/22 (+3.9%)
• 2024 Autobild 55-tire: snow braking 17/33 (+4.5%)
• 2021 Auto Bild: snow braking 20/22 (+11%) and traction 18/22 (+7.9%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2024 Auto Bild: curved aquaplaning 17/23 (+20.6%), straight aqua 13/23 (+4.5%)
• 2021 AMS: straight aqua 9/10 (+9.7%), curved aqua 10/10 (+18.8%)
• 2021 Auto Bild: curved aquaplaning 15/22 (+13.3%)
Wear/Longevity and Value Moderate Details
• 2024 ADAC wear last 12/12 (33,400 km, +37.2% from best; shortest life)
• 2021 Auto Bild wear 15/20 (+31.1% from best) and value 18/20 (+43.7% from best)
• 2024 Auto Bild value 15/20 (+41.7% from best)
Wet Grip Depth vs Field (braking/circle vs leaders) Moderate Details
• 2024 Auto Bild: wet braking 15/23 (+10.2%), wet circle 15/23 (+8.5%)
• 2023 ADAC: wet braking 11/16 (+11.1%)
• 2024 ADAC: wet braking concrete 6/12 (+4.7%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Vredestein dropped one position to fifth compared to its 2020 test appearance, though with improved snow performance. Snow braking and traction now placed fourth, up from last position previous...

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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Vredestein Wintrac offers a well-rounded performance across all weather conditions. It provides good protection against aquaplaning and has low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficien...

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2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Vredestein Wintrac tire receives mixed ratings for driving safety. It performs adequately on dry roads, narrowly misses a good rating on wet surfaces, and earns a clear "good" rating on winter ...

Strong:
Noise, Snow Traction, Fuel Consumption

Weak:
Wear

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2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

2023
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

The VREDESTEIN WINTRAC provides inadequate steering feedback and precision on dry roads, requiring frequent corrections. The vehicle tends to oversteer during dynamic maneuvers, earning the tire a ...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Ice Braking, Fuel Consumption

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2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The VREDESTEIN Wintrac convinces in the dry as well as in the wet and in wear. However, it shows slight weaknesses on snow, which ultimately led to the devaluation of the overall grade and the rati...

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2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Vredestein Wintrac shows weaknesses when it comes to drivability in the dry. It also wears out comparatively quickly. Even if its wet and snow properties are impressive, it does not get more th...

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