Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 82 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Continental VikingContact 7 — 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 30 + 8 road tests and 31 + 33 owner reviews. How we score
Wintrac Pro is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 75 · 8 tests Owners 62 · 33 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (snow 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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77
Dry
Wintrac Pro +1166Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 8 tests 74 77 Reviews found online 83 51 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 82.5 = 77
VikingContact 7: 60% × 76.6 + 40% × 50.7 = 66
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87
Wet
Wintrac Pro +1968Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 8 tests 87 69 Reviews found online 88 66 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 87
VikingContact 7: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 65.7 = 68
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79
Snow
Wintrac Pro +376Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 8 tests 78 79 Reviews found online 79 72 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.4 + 40% × 79.2 = 79
VikingContact 7: 60% × 79 + 40% × 72.2 = 76
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72
Comfort
Wintrac Pro +270Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 60 70 Reviews found online 81 71 Wintrac Pro: 40% × 59.7 + 60% × 80.6 = 72
VikingContact 7: 40% × 70 + 60% × 70.6 = 70
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60
Noise
VikingContact 7 +2080Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 6 tests 55 88 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 68 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60
VikingContact 7: 60% × 87.6 + 40% × 68.4 = 80
No owner ratings of noise for 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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66
Treadwear
Wintrac Pro +660Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 57 ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 80 56 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 80.4 = 66
VikingContact 7: 60% × 62.6 (est.) + 40% × 55.8 = 60
No road tests of treadwear for VikingContact 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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81
Handling (owners)
Wintrac Pro +1764Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Reviews found online 81 64 -
44
Efficiency
VikingContact 7 +3377Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro VikingContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests 44 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Continental VikingContact 7 |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 69 |
| Dry | 77 | 66 |
| Wet | 87 | 68 |
| Snow | 79 | 76 |
| Comfort | 72 | 70 |
| Noise | 60 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 60 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 64 |
| Efficiency | 44 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
69
/ 100
VikingContact 7
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 | VikingContact 7 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 70% #9/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 80% #2/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 80% #2/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 70% #5/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 97% #5/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% #12/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 90% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 69% #5/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | #2/15 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 | – | 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 VikingContact 7
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in slush and deep snow
- Stable and predictable handling at highway speeds
Cons
- Mixed reports regarding tread life and longevity
- Noticeable decline in ice-braking performance compared to top-tier ice specialists
- Compound may harden or performance may degrade after multiple seasons
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Continental VikingContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | 134 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 87 | 87 |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69
/ 100
Continental VikingContact 7
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Continental VikingContact 7 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Continental VikingContact 7 scores 77 vs 44 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Continental VikingContact 7 scores 80 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 87 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 81 vs 64 on handling.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Continental VikingContact 7
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Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Which is better in the wet, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 87 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 77 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 76 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Continental VikingContact 7, 80 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 70 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 66 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Wintrac Pro or VikingContact 7?
Continental VikingContact 7, 77 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