Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 79 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (subj. wet handling)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Wintrac Pro is ahead, 76–71
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Tests 68 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
Wintrac Pro +1166Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 74 63 Reviews found online 81 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 92% -
86
Wet
Wintrac Pro +1967Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 87 60 Reviews found online 85 78 Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) 94% 75% Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 77% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 81% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 70% -
78
Snow
Wintrac Pro +276Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 77 73 Reviews found online 78 80 Snow Braking (% of best) 97% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 86% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 95% -
71
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1283Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 66 88 Reviews found online 78 77 -
65
Noise
X Ice Snow +1176Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 60 82 Reviews found online 74 – Exterior Noise (% of best) 97% 100% -
65
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +772Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 59 – Reviews found online 75 76 -
80
Handling
Wintrac Pro +575Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Reviews found online 80 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 71 |
| Dry | 77 | 66 |
| Wet | 86 | 67 |
| Snow | 78 | 76 |
| Comfort | 71 | 83 |
| Noise | 65 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 72 |
| Handling | 80 | 75 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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 | Wintrac Pro | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 93% #16/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +6.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 85% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | −15.1 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 95% #12/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | −5.2 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 85% #1/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +10.6 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 97% #5/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 54% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +3.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #13/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #3/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +13.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #5/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | 95% #7/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #8/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | −4.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 80% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −16.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #11/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | +18.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 77% #15/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +23.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +16.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 70% #7/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | +30.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Wintrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High-speed stability and responsive steering feedback
- Strong performance in cold, dry conditions
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
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if comfort, noise and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 86 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 83 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 77 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.