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Vredestein Hi Trac 2 review

Name: Vredestein Hi Trac 2
Brand: Vredestein

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 71 · 5 reviews analysed

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The Vredestein Hi Trac 2 is generally regarded as a capable performer in wet weather conditions, offering reliable braking and traction. However, user experience is polarized by concerns regarding rapid tread wear and soft sidewall construction, which can impact handling stability during cornering.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

71/100

From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 73%

Dry

Overall dry

68.5

Corner stability

70.1

Dry traction

70.1

Steering response

70.6

Wet

Overall wet

75.5

Wet traction

73.3

Comfort

Overall comfort

69.7

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

68.9

Handling

Overall handling

71.2

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Strong wet weather grip and braking performance
Quiet operation compared to factory-fitted alternatives
Good traction for acceleration and braking
Suitable for lightweight vehicle applications

Cons

Poor tread longevity, with some users reporting significant wear under 10,000 miles
Soft sidewalls leading to a 'wobbly' sensation or excessive flex during cornering
Lack of lateral grip in dry conditions
Premium pricing point that some users feel is not justified by the wear rate

Worth knowing

Users with 65-profile tires noted significant sidewall bulge, requiring higher inflation pressures to improve handling stability.
The tire is reported to perform well on lightweight sports cars, though it may struggle with weight transfer on heavier or more demanding vehicles.