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215/55 R16 Vredestein Wintrac variants
Vredestein Wintrac is a winter tyre made in total of 37 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R16 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Vredestein Wintrac - "", which is good for speeds up to km/h. In 215/55 R16, Wintrac usually competes against ULTRAC, which is a tyre from Vredestein with a rating of 86%, compared to 78% of the Vredestein in question.
215/55 R16 0 XL
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
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/55 R16)
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.
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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