Segment
1. Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter Premium2. Falken EuroWinter VAN01 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken EuroWinter VAN01 vs. Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (53%) than Falken (48%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter has a better rating of 48% compared to 45% of the Falken EuroWinter VAN01. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter VAN01 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the EuroWinter VAN01 and the Comtrac 2 Winter were tested.
| # | Falken EuroWinter VAN01 | Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | R15 - R16 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken EuroWinter VAN01 Conditionally recommended2. Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter Still recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken EuroWinter VAN01 Conditionally recommended2. Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,4 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 1,6 |
| Falken EuroWinter VAN01 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3,3 | 3,2 | 4,0 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 1,8 |
| Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter Rating: Conditionally recommended | 2,6 | 2,9 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,5 | 2,2 |
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