Vredestein Snowtrac 5 review
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is highly regarded for its exceptional traction in winter conditions, particularly on snow and ice. Users consistently praise its wet-weather performance and low noise levels, positioning it as a reliable and cost-effective choice for various vehicle types.
Owners rate it 11.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
84%By road tests
72.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is highly regarded for its exceptional traction in winter conditions, particularly on snow and ice. Users consistently praise its wet-weather performance and low noise levels, positioning it as a reliable and cost-effective choice for various vehicle types.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling in deep snow and on icy surfaces
- Strong performance and stability in wet road conditions
- Low road noise levels across various surface types
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Limited long-term data regarding tread wear longevity
- Perceived as expensive by some users depending on the specific vehicle application
- Inconsistent availability compared to major market leaders
Worth knowing
- Lightweight vehicles, such as the Smart Fortwo, benefit significantly from the tire's responsive handling and snow-clearing capabilities.
- Small commercial vehicles like the Peugeot Partner report high satisfaction regarding noise comfort and wet-weather safety.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
8th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 11th of 11 | |
| Price | 8th of 11 |
2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 20 | |
| Noise | 16th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Price | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
9th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
8th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
18th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2017 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15
7th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Ice Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 9th of 16 | |
| Wear | 4th of 16 |