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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 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 2 + 30 road tests and 12 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

Wintrac Pro is ahead, 77–67

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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Tire ANexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter

± 7

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 68 · 12 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (ice handling)

Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire BVredestein

Wintrac Pro

Winter

± 5

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.

  1. 66

    Dry

    Wintrac Pro +11
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 26 tests6674
    Reviews found online6683

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 66.2 = 66

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 82.6 = 77

  2. 69

    Wet

    Wintrac Pro +18
    87
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 30 tests7087
    Reviews found online6788

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 66.6 = 69

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 87

  3. 67

    Snow

    Wintrac Pro +12
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 30 tests6778
    Reviews found online6879

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 68.4 = 67

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.4 + 40% × 79.1 = 79

  4. 66

    Comfort

    Wintrac Pro +6
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 68 (est.)60
    Reviews found online6581

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.8 = 66

    Wintrac Pro: 40% × 59.7 + 60% × 80.6 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 69

    Noise

    Winguard Snow G WH2 +9
    60
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 25 tests7055
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60

    No owner ratings of noise for Winguard Snow G WH2 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.

  6. 69

    Treadwear

    Winguard Snow G WH2 +3
    66
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 68 (est.)57
    Reviews found online7180

    Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 69

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 80.4 = 66

    No road tests of treadwear for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 64

    Handling (owners)

    Wintrac Pro +17
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Reviews found online6481
  8. 56

    Efficiency

    Winguard Snow G WH2 +12
    44
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 25 tests5644
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen Winguard Snow G WH2Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Relative Score 67 77
Dry 66 77
Wet 69 87
Snow 67 79
Comfort 66 72
Noise 69 60
Treadwear 69 66
Handling (owners) 64 81
Efficiency 56 44

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Winguard Snow G WH2

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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.

DisciplineCategoryWinguard Snow G WH2Wintrac ProΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 84% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 82% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 94% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 80% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 90% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #21/51 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Winguard Snow G WH2

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users

Cons

  • Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
  • Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
All owner themes in the Winguard Snow G WH2 review

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
All owner themes in the Wintrac Pro review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available44119
Rim diameters13″ – 17″17″ – 22″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better wet, handling and snow. Pick the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 if efficiency, noise and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 87 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 81 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 scores 56 vs 44 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 79 vs 67 on snow.

Tire A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Which is better in the wet, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 87 vs 69 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 77 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 67 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, 69 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 72 vs 66 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, 69 vs 66 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Winguard Snow G WH2 or Wintrac Pro?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, 56 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