82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper CS4 Touring vs Vredestein Snowtrac 3 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
34 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Snowtrac 3 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Cooper CS4 Touring if comfort and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Snowtrac 3 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Snowtrac 3 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 91 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CS4 Touring leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Snowtrac 3 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CS4 Touring leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS4 Touring | Vredestein Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 85 |
| Dry | 82 | 84 |
| Wet | 80 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 85 |
| Comfort | 92 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 83 |
| Handling | 80 | 76 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Vredestein Snowtrac 3 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance in severe winter conditions, including deep snow, slush, and ice. Many owners report that the tire significantly improves the mobility of their vehicles, often comparing the capability to that of all-wheel-drive systems. While primarily a winter specialist, it is frequently praised for its durability and acceptable performance in cold, dry, and wet conditions.
Pros
- Outstanding traction and control in deep snow, slush, and on icy surfaces.
- High level of driver confidence and predictable handling in adverse weather.
- Strong wet-weather performance and resistance to hydroplaning.
- Good tread life and durability over multiple seasons.
- Quiet operation compared to many other winter tire alternatives.
Cons
- Noticeable tread movement or 'spongy' feel in dry, warm conditions.
- Reduced cornering stability in dry weather compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Slightly firmer ride quality noted by some users.
- Increased noise levels during slow-speed cornering.
Observations
- Users frequently noted that the tire effectively transformed small, front-wheel-drive hatchbacks into highly capable vehicles in deep snow.
- Drivers moving to a higher profile tire size reported a softer, more comfortable ride quality.
- Several owners of older, lighter vehicles reported that the tires allowed them to navigate steep, snow-covered inclines where other vehicles were unable to gain traction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS4 Touring | B · Vredestein Snowtrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 520 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Cooper
85
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Snowtrac 3 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Cooper CS4 Touring if comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 scores 91 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper CS4 Touring scores 92 vs 86 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 scores 83 vs 78 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper CS4 Touring scores 80 vs 76 on handling.
Tire A · Cooper CS4 Touring
Tire B · Vredestein Snowtrac 3
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.