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.
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%By road tests
92.9%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 12 | |
| Noise | 4th of 12 |
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test · 235/35 R19
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 |
2024 AS SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 |
2024 All Season and Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Circle | 4th of 10 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 5th of 16 |
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 11 | |
| Price | 5th of 11 |
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter tire Test · 255/40 R19
3rd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 6 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 6 | |
| Noise | 5th of 6 | |
| Value | 2nd of 6 | |
| Price | 2nd of 6 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Braking - Worn | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 3rd of 6 |
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/60 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 6th of 10 |
2023 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 6th of 9 |
2023 Sports Cars Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 9th of 11 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
17th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 54 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 12th of 15 | |
| Noise | 6th of 15 | |
| Value | 7th of 15 | |
| Wear | 9th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 15 |
2023 AMS SUV Winter tire Test · 255/45 R20
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Circle | 6th of 7 |
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter tire Test · 245/40 R19
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
12th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 15th of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Price | 11th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/45 R19
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
20th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 56 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 |
2022 AMS Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 | |
| Price | 5th of 8 |
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter tire Test · 245/40 R18
3rd of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 13 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 13 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 13 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 13 | |
| Noise | 10th of 13 | |
| Price | 6th of 13 |
2021 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
8th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
The Best Winter tires for 2020 · 205/55 R16
18th of 19
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 ACE Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 |
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
5th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
12th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 20th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 20th of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
6th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 48 |
2019 19 Inch Performance Winter tire Test · 255/35 R19
2nd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 7th of 11 |
2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Price | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 20 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
6th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 20th of 45 |
2019 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 4th of 11 | |
| Price | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 9th of 11 |
2018 Autobild UHP Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 |
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.