Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 78 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 4 leads, 77–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 85 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (wet 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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76
Dry
Wintrac Pro +175Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 67 Reviews found online 79 86 Dry Braking (% of best) 98% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
85
Wet
Wintrac Pro +382Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 77 Reviews found online 83 88 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
78
Snow
Wintrac Pro +375Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 72 Reviews found online 78 80 Snow Braking (% of best) 96% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 96% -
68
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 4 +977Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 60 – Reviews found online 78 84 -
64
Noise
Wintrac Pro +262Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 59 Reviews found online 75 – -
63
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 4 +1174Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 74 81 -
79
Handling
Pilot Alpin 4 +1190Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Pilot Alpin 4 Reviews found online 79 90
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 77 |
| Dry | 76 | 75 |
| Wet | 85 | 82 |
| Snow | 78 | 75 |
| Comfort | 68 | 77 |
| Noise | 64 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 74 |
| Handling | 79 | 90 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
77
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 4
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 | Pilot Alpin 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #5/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #8/10 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 86% #7/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #7/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 52% #5/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 54% #11/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 17% #6/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +8.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #7/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #9/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −10.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | 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 Pilot Alpin 4
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling in snow and ice
- Sporty, responsive handling on dry and wet pavement
- High level of comfort and low road noise for a winter tire
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Above-average noise level reported by a few users due to the aggressive tread pattern
- Slight initial tread squirm when brand new before settling in
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Vredestein Wintrac Pro if wet and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 scores 74 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 scores 90 vs 79 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 scores 77 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 85 vs 82 on wet.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
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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.