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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Michelin Alpin A4 — 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 + 1 road tests and 31 + 55 owner reviews. How we score

Alpin A4 leads, 80–78 Narrow edge

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire AVredestein

Wintrac Pro

Winter

± 5

Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 82 · 31 reviews

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

Michelin Alpin A4
Tire BMichelin

Alpin A4

Winter

± 7

Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 88 · 55 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. 77

    Dry

    Alpin A4 +3
    80
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 1 tests7475
    Reviews found online8387

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 82.5 = 77

    Alpin A4: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 86.6 = 80

  2. 87

    Wet

    Wintrac Pro +5
    82
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 1 tests8775
    Reviews found online8893

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 87

    Alpin A4: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 93.2 = 82

  3. 79

    Snow

    Wintrac Pro +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 1 tests7869
    Reviews found online7982

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 79.1 = 79

    Alpin A4: 60% × 69 + 40% × 81.9 = 74

  4. 72

    Comfort

    Alpin A4 +9
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests60≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online8088

    Wintrac Pro: 40% × 59.7 + 60% × 80.4 = 72

    Alpin A4: 40% × 72.5 (est.) + 60% × 87.5 = 81

    No road tests of comfort for Alpin A4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 59

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / – tests55–
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)–

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 54.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 59

    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.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    Alpin A4 +14
    80
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests57≈ 75 (est.)
    Reviews found online8089

    Wintrac Pro: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 80.4 = 66

    Alpin A4: 60% × 74.5 (est.) + 40% × 89 = 80

    No road tests of treadwear for Alpin A4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    Alpin A4 +10
    91
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Reviews found online8191
  8. 44

    Efficiency

    Alpin A4 +20
    64
    Why this score
    SourceWintrac ProAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 1 tests4464
Scores at a glance
CategoryVredestein Wintrac ProMichelin Alpin A4
Relative Score 78 80
Dry 77 80
Wet 87 82
Snow 79 74
Comfort 72 81
Noise 59 –
Treadwear 66 80
Handling (owners) 81 91
Efficiency 44 64

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score
± 5

Wintrac Pro

± 7

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 – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 #6/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test – 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″
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Michelin Alpin A4

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

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 64 vs 44 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 80 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 91 vs 81 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 81 vs 72 on comfort.

Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Which is better in the wet, Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 87 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Michelin Alpin A4, 80 vs 77 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Michelin Alpin A4, 81 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Michelin Alpin A4, 80 vs 66 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Wintrac Pro or Alpin A4?

Michelin Alpin A4, 64 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