Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Continental WinterContact TS 850 P — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Wintrac Pro leads, 75–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 9 tests Owners 71 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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 +571Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Professional tests (TWG score) 74 71 Reviews found online 79 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
85
Wet
Wintrac Pro +283Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Professional tests (TWG score) 86 87 Reviews found online 83 77 Wet Braking (% of best) 97% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
78
Snow
Wintrac Pro +573Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Professional tests (TWG score) 78 76 Reviews found online 78 69 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 91% -
68
Comfort
WinterContact TS 850 P +371Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Professional tests (TWG score) 60 72 Reviews found online 78 69 -
64
Noise
Level64Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Professional tests (TWG score) 56 65 Reviews found online 75 64 -
63
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 850 P +871Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Professional tests (TWG score) 56 72 Reviews found online 74 69 -
79
Handling
Wintrac Pro +574Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro WinterContact TS 850 P Reviews found online 79 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 74 |
| Dry | 76 | 71 |
| Wet | 85 | 83 |
| Snow | 78 | 73 |
| Comfort | 68 | 71 |
| Noise | 64 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 71 |
| Handling | 79 | 74 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
74
/ 100
WinterContact TS 850 P
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Wintrac Pro | WinterContact TS 850 P | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 93% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −17.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #3/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 99% #10/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 52% #5/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 61% #12/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | −9.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 70% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 71% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 64% #12/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 91% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −26.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 40% #7/10 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | +60.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #9/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 94% #9/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #3/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 91% #6/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +9.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #4/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 88% #2/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #3/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −10.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 90% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −32.2 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/10 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −1.1 | 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 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | 122 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Too close to call: Vredestein Wintrac Pro and Continental WinterContact TS 850 P are within 2 points overall. Vredestein Wintrac Pro is stronger on dry, snow and handling. Continental WinterContact TS 850 P is stronger on treadwear and comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 71 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 76 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 78 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 79 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
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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.