76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
85/100
101 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Vredestein Sportrac 5 vs Vredestein Sprint Classic — Compared (September 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
69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
76/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Sportrac 5 — better noise, handling and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Sprint Classic if dry and comfort 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)
Sprint Classic leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Sportrac 5 | Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 83 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 93% | 94% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Sportrac 5 | Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 71 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 93% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 95% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sprint Classic leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Sportrac 5 | Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 88 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Sportrac 5 | Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 26 | 5 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Sportrac 5 | Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sportrac 5 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Sportrac 5 | Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 69 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Vredestein Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 69 |
| Dry | 78 | 84 |
| Wet | 86 | 78 |
| Comfort | 84 | 88 |
| Noise | 26 | 5 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 76 |
| Handling | 83 | 69 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
69
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #6/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | -0.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | -0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 85% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 83% #5/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | +2.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 93% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/16 · 2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 25% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | +25 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #7/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | -1.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 93% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Vredestein Sportrac 5 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile summer tire that excels in dry and wet grip, comfort, and longevity. While the majority of users praise its balanced performance and responsiveness, a minority of enthusiasts find the sidewalls too soft for spirited driving, leading to vague steering feedback and a lack of precision in performance-oriented applications.
Pros
- Excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions
- High tread life and durability
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Effective braking performance
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feel and lack of precision
- Increased road noise as the tire ages and rubber hardens
- Some reports of poor performance in deep standing water (aquaplaning)
- Not suitable for dedicated track or aggressive sports driving
Observations
- Drivers of small, lightweight vehicles occasionally report issues with understeer and a lack of steering feedback.
- Users with heavier vehicles or those driving in high-temperature climates (e.g., Dubai, India) report impressive longevity and consistent performance over high mileage.
- Some owners of performance-oriented cars note that the tire's soft construction compromises the vehicle's handling characteristics.
The Vredestein Sprint Classic is widely regarded as a high-value, aesthetically authentic tire for classic vehicle enthusiasts, offering a compelling balance of period-correct looks and modern radial performance. While most users praise its dry-weather grip and comfort, there is a recurring concern regarding premature sidewall cracking, even in low-mileage, garaged conditions.
Pros
- Excellent period-correct aesthetic for classic cars
- High value-for-money compared to premium vintage-spec alternatives
- Strong dry-weather handling and cornering performance
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Reports of premature sidewall cracking on the inner tire wall
- Vague steering feedback due to high-profile sidewall construction
- Subpar performance in wet conditions and at the limit for spirited driving
- Sensitivity to tire pressure adjustments
Observations
- Owners of classic British sports cars like the Triumph TR6 and Jaguar E-Type report high satisfaction with the tire's handling characteristics.
- Users note that the high-profile sidewalls require careful experimentation with tire pressures to optimize handling and stability.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Sportrac 5 | B · Vredestein Sprint Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Vredestein
69
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Sportrac 5 — better noise, handling and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Sprint Classic if dry and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 26 vs 5 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 83 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 86 vs 76 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Sportrac 5 scores 86 vs 78 on wet.
Tire A · Vredestein Sportrac 5
Tire B · Vredestein Sprint Classic
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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.