Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Wintrac Pro is ahead, 75–68
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Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 10 in 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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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76
Dry
Wintrac Pro +472Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 84 Reviews found online 79 54 -
85
Wet
Wintrac Pro +1867Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 65 Reviews found online 83 69 -
78
Snow
Wintrac Pro +573Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 69 Reviews found online 78 78 -
68
Comfort
Wintrac Pro +365Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) 60 68 Reviews found online 78 59 -
63
Noise
Blizzak WS90 +164Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 70 Reviews found online 75 55 -
63
Treadwear
Wintrac Pro +162Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 74 60 -
79
Handling
Wintrac Pro +1564Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Blizzak WS90 Reviews found online 79 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 68 |
| Dry | 76 | 72 |
| Wet | 85 | 67 |
| Snow | 78 | 73 |
| Comfort | 68 | 65 |
| Noise | 63 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 62 |
| Handling | 79 | 64 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
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 | Wintrac Pro | Blizzak WS90 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subj. Comfort | Comfort | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +6.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | #8/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −4.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +25.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +14.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Snow | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 55% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +25.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +17.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 81% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +16.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | 45 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better wet, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 85 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 79 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 78 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 76 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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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.