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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro — 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.

Tire A Cooper

Cooper WeatherMaster SA2

Touring Winter tire

Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
Owner ratings
Dry
76
Wet
77
Snow
–
Comfort
73
Noise
–
Treadwear
80
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Vredestein

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Winter Ultra High Performance tires

Vredestein Wintrac Pro tread pattern
Objective (60%)
93/100
32 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
30 owner reviews
Dry
89
Wet
86
Snow
82
Comfort
79
Noise
71
Treadwear
87
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better dry, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wintrac Pro leads by 13
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
76
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners – 89

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wintrac Pro leads by 9
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
77
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners – 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
–
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) – 78
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners – 88

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wintrac Pro leads by 6
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
73
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) – 74
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners – 87

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
–
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Professional tests (TWG score) – 71

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Wintrac Pro leads by 7
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
80
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
87
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Tire Rack owners – 86
Tyre Reviews owners – 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Wintrac Pro leads by 5
A — Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
77
B — Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82
Why this score
SourceWeatherMaster SA2Wintrac Pro
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Scores at a glance

Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper WeatherMaster SA2Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Relative Score 77 85
Dry 76 89
Wet 77 86
Snow – 82
Comfort 73 79
Noise – 71
Treadwear 80 87
Handling 77 82

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 6% #17/17 · 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 17% #6/9 · 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test -10.8 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Cooper WeatherMaster SA2

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Vredestein Wintrac Pro

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that bridges the gap between dedicated winter traction and the handling characteristics of a summer tire. Users consistently praise its exceptional wet-weather performance, steering feedback, and stability at high speeds, making it a favorite for owners of performance-oriented vehicles.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • High-speed stability and responsive steering feedback
  • Strong performance in cold, dry conditions
  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Predictable handling and confidence-inspiring snow traction

Cons

  • Noticeable increase in fuel consumption/rolling resistance
  • Potential for accelerated tread wear if used in warmer temperatures
  • Occasional reports of noise or 'squealing' during hard cornering in dry conditions
  • Some users noted reduced traction when starting from a standstill on deep snow

Observations

  • Performance sedan and coupe owners (e.g., BMW M-series, Audi S-series) report the tire maintains a 'summer-like' handling feel while providing necessary winter safety.
  • Heavy vehicle owners (SUVs/Vans) report mixed results; while some appreciate the stability, others noted uneven wear patterns or reduced cornering precision on heavy commercial chassis.
  • Drivers of high-horsepower RWD vehicles specifically highlight the tire's ability to manage torque and minimize wheelspin in cold conditions.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
CategoryTouring Winter tireWinter Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Vredestein

Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better dry, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 89 vs 76 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 86 vs 77 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 87 vs 80 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 79 vs 73 on comfort.

Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro

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.