Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 83 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Michelin X Ice Snow — 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 + 13 road tests and 31 + 19 owner reviews. How we score
Wintrac Pro leads, 77–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 79 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
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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77
Dry
Wintrac Pro +968Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 11 tests 74 65 Reviews found online 83 72 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 83.2 = 77
X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 72.2 = 68
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88
Wet
Wintrac Pro +1771Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 12 tests 87 64 Reviews found online 88 81 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.3 + 40% × 88 = 88
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 80.6 = 71
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79
Snow
Wintrac Pro +277Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 12 tests 78 73 Reviews found online 80 82 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 79.5 = 79
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 77
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73
Comfort
X Ice Snow +881Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 60 82 Reviews found online 81 80 Wintrac Pro: 40% × 60.4 + 60% × 81.2 = 73
X Ice Snow: 40% × 82.3 + 60% × 80 = 81
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60
Noise
X Ice Snow +1575Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests 56 81 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
X Ice Snow: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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65
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1176Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 56 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 80 83 Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.6 + 40% × 80.3 = 65
X Ice Snow: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 83.1 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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82
Handling (owners)
Wintrac Pro +676Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Reviews found online 82 76 -
45
Efficiency
X Ice Snow +3277Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 6 tests 45 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 74 |
| Dry | 77 | 68 |
| Wet | 88 | 71 |
| Snow | 79 | 77 |
| Comfort | 73 | 81 |
| Noise | 60 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 76 |
| Efficiency | 45 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
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/ 100
X Ice Snow
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.
| Discipline | Category | Wintrac Pro | X Ice Snow | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 80% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 97% #5/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 99% #2/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% #12/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 90% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs 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
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 13″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 55 | 55 |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Narrow edge: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if efficiency, noise and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 45 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 88 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 88 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 77 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 77 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 81 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Wintrac Pro or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 45 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