Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 7 in 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Wintrac Pro leads, 75–74 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 77 · 38 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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 +175Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 79 79 -
85
Wet
Wintrac Pro +580Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 86 – Reviews found online 83 83 -
78
Snow
Wintrac Pro +870Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 78 69 -
68
Comfort
SP Winter Sport 4D +674Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 60 – Reviews found online 78 80 -
64
Noise
SP Winter Sport 4D +670Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 75 74 -
63
Treadwear
SP Winter Sport 4D +871Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 74 75 -
79
Handling
SP Winter Sport 4D +180Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro SP Winter Sport 4D Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 74 |
| Dry | 76 | 75 |
| Wet | 85 | 80 |
| Snow | 78 | 70 |
| Comfort | 68 | 74 |
| Noise | 64 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 71 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
74
/ 100
SP Winter Sport 4D
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 | SP Winter Sport 4D | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −83.3 | 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 SP Winter Sport 4D
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet, slushy, and cold dry conditions.
- Remarkably low road noise, often quieter than summer tire counterparts.
- High level of ride comfort and refined road manners.
Cons
- Noticeable 'squirm' or lack of sharpness during high-speed cornering.
- Occasional reports of understeer in specific wet or icy conditions.
- Some users noted a 'hard' ride quality compared to previous iterations like the 3D.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | 20 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74
/ 100
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
Too close to call: Vredestein Wintrac Pro and Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D are within 2 points overall. Vredestein Wintrac Pro is stronger on snow and wet. Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D is stronger on treadwear, comfort and noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 78 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 71 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 74 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D scores 70 vs 64 on noise.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
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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.