Vredestein Wintrac

Pros and cons

Short braking distance on dry roads
Short braking distance on wet roads
Short braking distance on ice
Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption

Below average aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on snow
Low mileage

Customer Popularity

89%

Customer Popularity

Based on 18 reviews

What customers like ...

Good in ADAC tests 5
High quality 4
Quiet operation 2
Good performance on wet, snow, and ice 2
Good value for money 3

What customers dislike ...

Could be cheaper 2

Performance Analysis: Vredestein Wintrac

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%

Dry braking

Wet braking

Exterior noise

Interior noise

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Snow traction

Aquaplaning - cross

Snow handling

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Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 105%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 100%

Michelin Alpin 6 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 95%

Snow

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 120%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 115%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 110%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Michelin Alpin 6 105%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

Dry road - safety

Michelin Alpin 6 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 105%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 85%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 85%

Dry road - sportiness

Continental WinterContact TS 870 115%

Michelin Alpin 6 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 85%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 80%

Ice

Continental WinterContact TS 870 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

Michelin Alpin 6 95%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Mileage

Michelin Alpin 6 140%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 130%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 120%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 110%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 105%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

Aquaplaning

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 130%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 125%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 110%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 110%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 105%

Michelin Alpin 6 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

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Make

Model

Timeline

2021

Vredestein Wintrac was launched and replaced Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

2021

Vredestein Wintrac was tested 4x (AutoMotorSport,...)

2022

Vredestein Wintrac was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2023

Vredestein Wintrac was tested 1x (ADAC)

2024

Vredestein Wintrac was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

Sizes

Vredestein Wintrac is made in 37 sizes, starting from 165/60 R15 up to 225/55 R16.

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Vredestein Wintrac in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Vredestein Wintrac was featured:

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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #11 of 20

The Vredestein Wintrac secured the 11th position out of 20 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Good' for its performance. It impressed with its balanced handling and reliable driving dynamics in various weather conditions. Additionally, the tire demonstrated strong reserves in aquaplaning situations and boasted a low rolling resistance, which were significant positive aspects highlighted. However, it did have a slightly extended wet braking distance. Notably, it excelled in providing superior comfort compared to its peers.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Vredestein Wintrac	2	2-	2	2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #17 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Vredestein Wintrac	37.3	30.2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
sufficient
Ranked #10 of 12

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Vredestein Wintrac	2.6	3.2	3.8	3.9	3.5	3.3	3.3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #13 of 16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Vredestein Wintrac	2.4	3.4
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 16

The Vredestein Wintrac finished in a commendable 6th place out of 16 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. Excelling on both dry and wet roads as well as in wear performance, the tyre proved its worth in challenging conditions. However, it did not perform as well on snowy surfaces, a factor that led to a slight downgrade in its overall assessment. Despite this, the Vredestein Wintrac's strengths in other key areas underscore its reliability and effectiveness as a winter tyre, although it showed some limitations in snow handling.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Vredestein Wintrac	2,1	2,4	2,7	2,4	2,4	2,8	2,5
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #10 of 17

The Vredestein Wintrac finished the competition in the 10th position among its peers, securing a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. Despite achieving the highest marks for its performance on ice, distinguishing itself as the best in ice braking, and contributing to lower fuel consumption, it displayed notable drawbacks. These shortcomings included a relatively high wear rate and weaknesses when driving on dry surfaces, which ultimately impacted its overall evaluation. Additionally, while its capabilities in wet conditions and on snow were commendable, these strengths were not enough to elevate it beyond a satisfactory overall standing among recommended tires. The tire also stood out for its dry braking performance, further showcasing its mixed results across different testing disciplines.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Vredestein Wintrac	2,3	2,9	2,5	1,8	1,6	2,7	3,0
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R19

Ranked #5 of 6

The Vredestein Wintrac finished 5th among 6 competitors, marking its first appearance in competitive analysis since its launch as a replacement for the Snowtrac. Designed to offer all-round performance, it stood out most notably in wet and dry conditions. However, the tyre faced challenges in deep-water aquaplaning tests, where it was at the bottom alongside Michelin, and was the slowest on the handling track, trailing by over a second from the fastest. Its performance on the handling track was hampered by its front end, requiring additional throttle wait time and steering lock to navigate through turns effectively. Despite these hurdles, the Wintrac showcased impressive braking capabilities, securing second place in wet braking, narrowly missing the top spot held by Bridgestone, and excelling in dry braking where it took the lead by almost a meter. This achieved proficiency in braking, however, did not extend to snow conditions, where it ranked last in all tests conducted at the Arctic Center, evidenced by lower grip levels, though it managed to maintain a decent balance.

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Vredestein Wintrac	98.6

Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16
very good
Ranked #3 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Vredestein Wintrac	8,1	7,8	8,5	8,2	7	9
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15
good
Ranked #4 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
Vredestein Wintrac	2,3	2,5	2,2	2,0	2,8	2,0
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Vredestein Wintrac	2+	2+	2-	2+	3+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #9 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Vredestein Wintrac	33,5	30,3
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (2x)		85% (5x)		65% (1x)
Very good	Exemplary	Satisfactory	Good	Sufficient
1x	1x	3x	2x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R15	R16
85% (2x)	86.7% (6x)

Ratings x Width

185/xx Rxx	195/xx Rxx	205/xx Rxx	215/xx Rxx
85% (1x)	92.5% (2x)	83.8% (4x)	85% (1x)

FAQ

Where is Vredestein Wintrac made?
Vredestein Wintrac is made in Hungary.

Other Vredestein models

Wintrac Pro

R17 - R22

3.4/5

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Performance Analysis: Vredestein Wintrac

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 105%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 100%

Michelin Alpin 6 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 95%

Snow

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 120%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 115%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 110%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Michelin Alpin 6 105%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

Dry road - safety

Michelin Alpin 6 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 105%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 85%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 85%

Dry road - sportiness

Continental WinterContact TS 870 115%

Michelin Alpin 6 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 85%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 80%

Ice

Continental WinterContact TS 870 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

Michelin Alpin 6 95%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Mileage

Michelin Alpin 6 140%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 130%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 120%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 110%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 105%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

Aquaplaning

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 130%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 125%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 110%

Firestone Winterhawk 4 110%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 105%

Michelin Alpin 6 100%

Vredestein Wintrac 100%

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Timeline

Sizes

Similar tires

WinterContact TS 870

Winter Sport 5

Blizzak LM-005

G-FORCE WINTER 2

Alpin 6

Winterhawk 4

Test ratings distribution

Ratings x Wheel size

Ratings x Width

FAQ

Where is Vredestein Wintrac made?

Other Vredestein models

Wintrac Pro

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Tests