Tests 76 · 9 tests Owners 72 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 9 + 30 road tests and 20 + 31 owner reviews. How we score
Wintrac Pro leads, 76–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 82 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 5 and Wintrac Pro won 1 (average 97% vs 95% of the best).
- In 6 tests that measured snow braking for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 0 and Wintrac Pro won 5 (average 95% vs 96% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured dry braking for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 0 and Wintrac Pro won 5 (average 95% vs 97% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured dry handling for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 4 and Wintrac Pro won 1 (average 99% vs 99% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 1 and Wintrac Pro won 3 (average 94% vs 96% of the best).
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71
Dry
Wintrac Pro +677Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 26 tests 71 74 Reviews found online 71 83 Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–5 95% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 99% 99% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 90% 100% WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 70.7 = 71
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 82.5 = 77
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84
Wet
Wintrac Pro +387Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 30 tests 88 87 Reviews found online 77 88 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–3 94% 96% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 90% 100% Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 5–1 97% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 99% 99% WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 77.2 = 84
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 87
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73
Snow
Wintrac Pro +679Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 30 tests 76 78 Reviews found online 68 79 Snow Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–5 95% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–3 98% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 92% 92% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 90% 80% WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 68.1 = 73
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.4 + 40% × 79.2 = 79
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70
Comfort
Wintrac Pro +272Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 72 60 Reviews found online 68 81 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 90% 80% WinterContact TS 850 P: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 68.4 = 70
Wintrac Pro: 40% × 59.7 + 60% × 80.6 = 72
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67
Noise
WinterContact TS 850 P +760Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 25 tests 67 55 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 98% 98% WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 67
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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72
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 850 P +666Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 72 57 Reviews found online 71 80 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 91% 84% WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 71.4 = 72
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 80.4 = 66
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74
Handling (owners)
Wintrac Pro +781Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Reviews found online 74 81 -
80
Efficiency
WinterContact TS 850 P +3644Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 25 tests 80 44 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 93% 84%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 76 |
| Dry | 71 | 77 |
| Wet | 84 | 87 |
| Snow | 73 | 79 |
| Comfort | 70 | 72 |
| Noise | 67 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 80 | 44 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
WinterContact TS 850 P
76
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 11 tests that ran both, Continental WinterContact TS 850 P finished ahead 3 times and Vredestein Wintrac Pro 8 times.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 850 P | Wintrac Pro | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 97% | −2.5 | 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.3 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% | 100% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 96% | −1.3 | 1–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 95% | +1.6 | 5–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | −0.3 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% | 100% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% | 96% | −1.4 | 0–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 98% | −0.8 | 1–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 90% | 80% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% | 92% | −0.1 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% | 80% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | −0.3 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 91% | 84% | +6.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% | 84% | +8.7 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 51% | 63% | −11.9 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #17/20 | #20/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 71% | 72% | −0.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/10 | #3/10 | – | 3–8 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 · 245/40R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 850 P
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and dry conditions
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Predictable handling and good feedback on cold, ungritted roads
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear reported by some users
- High initial purchase price
- Mixed performance on ice and slush for certain drivers
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 122 | 119 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 78 | 78 |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
76
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Narrow edge: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better handling, dry and snow. Pick the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P if efficiency, noise and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 80 vs 44 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 67 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 81 vs 74 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 72 vs 66 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 87 vs 84 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 77 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 73 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, 67 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, 72 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 850 P or Wintrac Pro?
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, 80 vs 44 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology