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.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Azenis RT-615K | Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 84 |
| Source | Azenis RT-615K | Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 84 |
| Source | Azenis RT-615K | Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 87 |
| Source | Azenis RT-615K | Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 86 |
| Source | Azenis RT-615K | Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 35 | 71 |
| Source | Azenis RT-615K | Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 85 |
| Category | Falken Azenis RT-615K | Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 82 |
| Dry | 95 | 84 |
| Wet | 79 | 84 |
| Snow | 67 | 87 |
| Comfort | 82 | 86 |
| Noise | 77 | – |
| Treadwear | 69 | 71 |
| Handling | 90 | 85 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Azenis RT 615 K is widely regarded as a high-performance, cost-effective 200TW tire that excels in dry track and street conditions. While users praise its exceptional grip and predictable handling, it is noted for requiring heat to reach optimal performance and having a limited lifespan, particularly when subjected to aggressive driving or aging.
The Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in severe cold, snow, and ice conditions. While it provides impressive traction for powerful 4x4 and performance vehicles, some users report concerns regarding dry-road handling precision and occasional quality control issues.
| Attribute | A · Falken Azenis RT-615K | B · Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 200 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Falken
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Falken Azenis RT-615K if dry and handling matter most to you.
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S scores 87 vs 67 on snow.
Falken Azenis RT-615K scores 95 vs 84 on dry.
Falken Azenis RT-615K scores 90 vs 85 on handling.
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S scores 84 vs 79 on wet.
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.
