Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 83 · 54 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (wet braking)
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Michelin Alpin A4 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Alpin A4 leads, 78–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 78 · 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.
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78
Dry
Alpin A4 +276Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) 75 73 Reviews found online 82 79 -
80
Wet
Wintrac Pro +585Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) 75 86 Reviews found online 87 83 -
74
Snow
Wintrac Pro +478Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) 69 78 Reviews found online 82 78 -
77
Comfort
Alpin A4 +968Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) – 60 Reviews found online 84 78 -
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Noise
No comparison63Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online – 75 -
75
Treadwear
Alpin A4 +1263Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 81 74 -
86
Handling
Alpin A4 +779Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Wintrac Pro Reviews found online 86 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin A4 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 75 |
| Dry | 78 | 76 |
| Wet | 80 | 85 |
| Snow | 74 | 78 |
| Comfort | 77 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 63 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 63 |
| Handling | 86 | 79 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Alpin A4
75
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Alpin A4 | Wintrac Pro | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test | #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 85% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −10.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 95% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | −4.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Wet | 96% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Alpin A4
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
- Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
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 · Michelin Alpin A4 | B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 9 | 119 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Alpin A4
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Vredestein Wintrac Pro if wet and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 75 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 77 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 86 vs 79 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 85 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin A4
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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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.