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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Michelin Alpin A4 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Alpin A4 leads, 78–75 Narrow edge

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Tire AVredestein

Wintrac Pro

Winter

Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)

Tire BMichelin

Alpin A4

Winter

Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 83 · 54 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 76

    Dry

    Alpin A4 +2
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7375
    Reviews found online7982
  2. 85

    Wet

    Wintrac Pro +5
    80
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)8675
    Reviews found online8387
  3. 78

    Snow

    Wintrac Pro +4
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7869
    Reviews found online7882
  4. 68

    Comfort

    Alpin A4 +9
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)60–
    Reviews found online7884
  5. 63

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)56–
    Reviews found online75–
  6. 63

    Treadwear

    Alpin A4 +12
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)56–
    Reviews found online7481
  7. 79

    Handling

    Alpin A4 +7
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Reviews found online7986
Scores at a glance
CategoryVredestein Wintrac ProMichelin Alpin A4
Relative Score 75 78
Dry 76 78
Wet 85 80
Snow 78 74
Comfort 68 77
Noise 63 –
Treadwear 63 75
Handling 79 86

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Headline score

Wintrac Pro

Alpin A4

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryWintrac ProAlpin A4ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 98% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −1.7 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 88% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −5.0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #6/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 85% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 +10.5 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −1.8 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 95% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 +4.7 Different tests
Straight Aqua Wet 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −3.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −3.4 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 99% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −0.6 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
All owner themes in the Wintrac Pro review

Tire B Alpin A4

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
  • High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
  • Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
  • Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
  • Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
All owner themes in the Alpin A4 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro B · Michelin Alpin A4
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1199
Rim diameters17″ – 22″14″ – 17″

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Michelin Alpin A4

Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Vredestein Wintrac Pro if wet and snow matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 75 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 77 vs 68 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 86 vs 79 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 85 vs 80 on wet.

Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Tire B · Michelin Alpin A4
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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.

78

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Alpin A4

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