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Vredestein Wintrac Pro review

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro is a 2018 winter car tire with a directional tread design that was created with Italian design house Giugiaro for use on high-performance passenger cars.

Relative score
83/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
87/100
30 reviews
Road tests
93/100
37 published tests
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Scores

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

87%
Would buy again 91%
Dry
Overall dry
89%
Corner stability
82.5%
Dry traction
91%
Steering response
86.5%
Wet
Overall wet
90%
Hydroplaning resistance
86%
Wet traction
91%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
88%
Light snow
88%
Heavy snow
81%
Ice
88.5%
Comfort
Overall comfort
87%
Ride comfort
90%
Noise
Overall noise
86%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
87%
Handling
Overall handling
82%
By source
Tyre Reviews87%30 reviews Tire Rack87%

By road tests

92.9%
Dry
89.2%
Wet
82.8%
Snow
77.8%
Comfort
73.6%
Noise
70.6%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
86.4%
Dry Handling
74.6%
Subj. Dry Handling
96.2%
Wet Braking
81%
Subj. Wet Handling
100%
Wet Handling
88.1%
Straight Aquaplaning
66.9%
Curved Aquaplaning
76.9%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
76.9%
Snow Braking
42.6%
Snow Handling
54.1%
Subj. Snow Handling
36.4%
Snow Traction
43.7%
Ice Braking
92.3%
Ice Handling
92.3%
Inside Noise level
54.1%
Outside Noise
61.5%
Subjective Comfort
36.4%
Rolling Resistance
31.1%
Price
45.8%
Wear
68.2%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 30 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • 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.
Test results

37 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18

6th of 12
Best: Snow Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 12
Wet Handling9th of 12
Dry Braking10th of 12
Dry Handling9th of 12
Snow Braking5th of 12
Snow Traction6th of 12
Snow Handling2nd of 12
Rolling Resistance6th of 12
Straight Aqua9th of 12
Noise4th of 12

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test · 235/35 R19

7th of 10
Best: Snow Traction · 3rd Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Dry Handling9th of 10
Snow Braking4th of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance7th of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Noise7th of 10

2024 AS SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18

10th of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 10
Wet Handling10th of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling9th of 10
Snow Braking7th of 10
Snow Traction7th of 10
Snow Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Noise8th of 10

2024 All Season and Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

10th of 10
Best: Snow Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 10
Wet Handling8th of 10
Wet Circle6th of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling10th of 10
Snow Braking1st of 10
Snow Traction6th of 10
Snow Handling1st of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aqua10th of 10
Noise7th of 10
Snow Circle4th of 10

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

3rd of 16
Best: Snow Traction · 1st Weakest: Wear · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 16
Dry Braking5th of 16
Snow Braking4th of 16
Snow Traction1st of 16
Ice Braking3rd of 16
Straight Aqua11th of 16
Wear12th of 16
Abrasion10th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete5th of 16

2023 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18

8th of 11
Best: Rolling Resistance · 4th Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling9th of 11
Dry Handling9th of 11
Snow Traction8th of 11
Snow Handling5th of 11
Rolling Resistance4th of 11
Straight Aqua9th of 11
Subj. Comfort8th of 11
Price5th of 11

2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter tire Test · 255/40 R19

3rd of 6
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Snow Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 6
Wet Handling4th of 6
Wet Circle4th of 6
Dry Braking3rd of 6
Dry Handling2nd of 6
Snow Braking6th of 6
Snow Traction5th of 6
Snow Handling6th of 6
Rolling Resistance6th of 6
Straight Aqua3rd of 6
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 6
Noise5th of 6
Value2nd of 6
Price2nd of 6
Total Cost of Ownership2nd of 6
Wet Braking - Worn2nd of 6
Wet Braking - Cool3rd of 6

2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/60 R18

5th of 10
Best: Wet Circle · 3rd Weakest: Snow Handling · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling5th of 10
Wet Circle3rd of 10
Dry Braking5th of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Snow Braking7th of 10
Snow Traction4th of 10
Snow Handling8th of 10
Rolling Resistance7th of 10
Straight Aqua8th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning6th of 10
Noise6th of 10
Price5th of 10
Snow Slalom6th of 10

2023 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

5th of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 9
Wet Handling1st of 9
Wet Circle1st of 9
Dry Braking3rd of 9
Dry Handling4th of 9
Snow Braking6th of 9
Snow Traction8th of 9
Snow Handling5th of 9
Rolling Resistance7th of 9
Straight Aqua9th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 9
Noise6th of 9
Price4th of 9
Snow Slalom6th of 9

2023 Sports Cars Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

8th of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 11
Wet Handling3rd of 11
Dry Braking5th of 11
Dry Handling8th of 11
Snow Braking10th of 11
Snow Traction8th of 11
Snow Handling9th of 11
Rolling Resistance11th of 11
Straight Aqua5th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 11
Noise8th of 11
Snow Slalom9th of 11

2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18

8th of 20
Best: Snow Handling · 5th Weakest: Wet Braking · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking19th of 20
Wet Handling12th of 20
Wet Circle14th of 20
Dry Braking8th of 20
Dry Handling11th of 20
Snow Braking9th of 20
Snow Traction12th of 20
Snow Handling5th of 20
Rolling Resistance11th of 20
Straight Aqua13th of 20
Noise17th of 20
Value19th of 20
Wear19th of 20
Snow Slalom9th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18

17th of 54
Best: Snow Braking · 11th Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking20th of 54
Snow Braking11th of 54

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 15
Best: Ice Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 15
Dry Braking9th of 15
Snow Braking9th of 15
Snow Traction12th of 15
Ice Braking1st of 15
Straight Aqua14th of 15
Curved Aquaplaning12th of 15
Noise6th of 15
Value7th of 15
Wear9th of 15
Fuel Consumption12th of 15
Abrasion3rd of 15

2023 AMS SUV Winter tire Test · 255/45 R20

6th of 7
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Noise · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 7
Wet Handling4th of 7
Wet Circle6th of 7
Dry Braking4th of 7
Dry Handling5th of 7
Snow Braking6th of 7
Snow Traction2nd of 7
Snow Handling4th of 7
Rolling Resistance6th of 7
Straight Aqua5th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 7
Noise7th of 7
Snow Circle6th of 7

2022 Sports Car UHP Winter tire Test · 245/40 R19

6th of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 9
Wet Handling1st of 9
Dry Braking4th of 9
Dry Handling5th of 9
Snow Braking7th of 9
Snow Traction5th of 9
Snow Handling7th of 9
Rolling Resistance8th of 9
Straight Aqua8th of 9
Noise9th of 9
Price5th of 9

2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

12th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 6th Weakest: Wear · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking18th of 20
Wet Handling9th of 20
Dry Braking6th of 20
Dry Handling8th of 20
Snow Braking11th of 20
Snow Traction11th of 20
Snow Handling13th of 20
Rolling Resistance13th of 20
Straight Aqua13th of 20
Noise15th of 20
Value17th of 20
Price11th of 20
Wear19th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership16th of 20

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/45 R19

3rd of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Wet Circle3rd of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Snow Braking4th of 10
Snow Traction6th of 10
Snow Handling3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Noise8th of 10
Price6th of 10

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

20th of 56
Best: Snow Braking · 13th Weakest: Wet Braking · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking19th of 56
Snow Braking13th of 56

2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Snow Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling4th of 9
Dry Handling2nd of 9
Snow Traction8th of 9
Snow Handling9th of 9
Rolling Resistance9th of 9
Straight Aqua8th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 9
Subj. Comfort5th of 9
Noise4th of 9
Price5th of 9

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 8
Best: Subj. Comfort · 2nd Weakest: Noise · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 8
Wet Handling4th of 8
Dry Braking5th of 8
Dry Handling3rd of 8
Snow Braking4th of 8
Snow Traction5th of 8
Snow Handling7th of 8
Rolling Resistance7th of 8
Straight Aqua7th of 8
Subj. Dry Handling3rd of 8
Subj. Comfort2nd of 8
Subj. Wet Handling5th of 8
Noise8th of 8
Price3rd of 8

2022 AMS Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19

3rd of 8
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 8
Wet Handling1st of 8
Dry Braking6th of 8
Dry Handling7th of 8
Snow Braking2nd of 8
Snow Traction2nd of 8
Snow Handling7th of 8
Rolling Resistance2nd of 8
Straight Aqua4th of 8
Noise3rd of 8
Price5th of 8

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter tire Test · 245/40 R18

3rd of 13
Best: Straight Aqua · 4th Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 13
Wet Handling5th of 13
Dry Braking5th of 13
Dry Handling8th of 13
Snow Braking8th of 13
Snow Traction6th of 13
Snow Handling5th of 13
Rolling Resistance12th of 13
Straight Aqua4th of 13
Noise10th of 13
Price6th of 13

2021 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18

4th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking2nd of 10
Dry Handling8th of 10
Snow Braking1st of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling8th of 10
Rolling Resistance7th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Noise9th of 10
Price5th of 10

2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18

4th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking6th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Snow Braking3rd of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance7th of 10
Straight Aqua3rd of 10
Noise3rd of 10
Price6th of 10

2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17

8th of 18
DisciplinePlacementField position

The Best Winter tires for 2020 · 205/55 R16

18th of 19
DisciplinePlacementField position

2020 ACE Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17

8th of 9
DisciplinePlacementField position

2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17

4th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking1st of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Snow Braking7th of 10
Snow Traction6th of 10
Snow Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aqua4th of 10
Noise4th of 10

2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17

5th of 13
DisciplinePlacementField position

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18

12th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 20
Wet Handling5th of 20
Dry Braking3rd of 20
Dry Handling7th of 20
Snow Braking10th of 20
Snow Traction14th of 20
Snow Handling15th of 20
Rolling Resistance20th of 20
Straight Aqua10th of 20
Noise13th of 20
Value14th of 20
Wear11th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership20th of 20

2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18

6th of 48
Best: Wet Braking · 6th Weakest: Snow Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 48
Snow Braking10th of 48

2019 19 Inch Performance Winter tire Test · 255/35 R19

2nd of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking5th of 11
Dry Handling4th of 11
Snow Braking8th of 11
Snow Handling2nd of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aqua2nd of 11
Noise7th of 11
Price7th of 11

2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 12
DisciplinePlacementField position

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 20
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Total Cost of Ownership · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 20
Wet Handling3rd of 20
Dry Braking3rd of 20
Dry Handling3rd of 20
Snow Braking18th of 20
Snow Handling15th of 20
Rolling Resistance17th of 20
Straight Aqua13th of 20
Noise14th of 20
Value15th of 20
Price14th of 20
Wear8th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17

6th of 45
Best: Wet Braking · 4th Weakest: Snow Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 45
Snow Braking20th of 45

2019 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17

3rd of 11
Best: Subj. Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Subj. Snow Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking4th of 11
Dry Handling4th of 11
Snow Braking8th of 11
Snow Handling4th of 11
Rolling Resistance8th of 11
Straight Aqua5th of 11
Subj. Dry Handling1st of 11
Subj. Comfort8th of 11
Subj. Wet Handling1st of 11
Noise4th of 11
Price5th of 11
Subj. Snow Handling9th of 11

2018 Autobild UHP Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15

1st of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking2nd of 10
Dry Handling3rd of 10
Snow Braking4th of 10
Snow Handling3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Noise3rd of 10
Price7th of 10
Our review

About the Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Better than before

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro tires replace the 2013 Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S model. Internal tests of the manufacturer showed that in the size 225/50 R17 98V XL the new product of the winter season 2018/2019 surpasses its predecessor in a number of parameters. Thus, the handling on snow became 15% better, and the braking efficiency on wet surfaces was improved by 10%. In addition, the speed index Y (up to 186 mph) has become available for many sizes of the model range.

Wintrac Pro Tread design

The Wintrac Pro features an optimized tread pattern with deep, centrally converging grooves and three-dimensional sipes that stabilize the tire's behavior on snow, especially when cornering. Horizontal sipes in the center of the tread improve directional stability and acceleration, as well as reducing braking distances.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro's wide tread creates a stable flat contact patch with the road surface, which is very important under high loads.

Special polymers and high silica content in the tread compound improve handling and braking on wet pavement, snow, and ice.

The Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) pictogram ensures that the Vredestein Wintrac Pro's performance meets acceptable requirements for use on snowy roads.

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