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Vredestein Snowtrac 5 review

± 8

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 43% of the winter tires we score.

Owners 67 · 8 reviews analysed Road tests 66 · 2 tests

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Vredestein Snowtrac 5 has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among winter tires. In 14 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for dry (74) and weakest for treadwear (56). 8 owner reviews rate it 67 out of 100. 88% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 33,000 km (21,000 miles), newest 2018.

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

67/100

From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 88%
Dry
Overall dry
67
Wet
Overall wet
73
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
65
Comfort
Overall comfort
69
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
64
Handling
Overall handling
68

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By road tests

66/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
74
Wet
67
Snow
70
Noise
59
Treadwear
56
Efficiency
72
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
81%
Dry Handling
81%
Subj. Dry Handling
81%
Wet Braking
56%
Wet Handling
56%
Straight Aquaplaning
56%
Curved Aquaplaning
56%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
56%
Snow Braking
72%
Snow Handling
72%
Snow Traction
72%
Ice Braking
90%
Ice Handling
90%
Inside Noise level
60%
Outside Noise
60%
Rolling Resistance
87%
Wear
83%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.

The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 garners highly favorable reviews for its exceptional winter weather capabilities, particularly handling deep snow, ice, and wet surfaces. Users frequently highlight its strong value proposition, low road noise, and impressive responsiveness across various vehicle types.

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and handling in snow and ice
  • Strong wet weather performance and road adherence
  • Low road noise levels across various surface types
  • Affordable pricing offering great value compared to premium competitors
  • Direct and responsive steering feedback

Cons

  • High price point noted by specific light vehicle owners
  • Limited long-term wearability data due to reviewers being new to the tires

Worth knowing

  • Users running light vehicles like the Smart Fortwo report incredible snow drift capabilities and responsive handling.
  • Small commercial vehicles like the Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI benefit from notably low road noise.

14 published test appearances (2 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15

8th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2018 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 11
Best: Dry Braking · 2nd Weakest: Noise · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 11
Wet Handling7th of 11
Dry Braking2nd of 11
Dry Handling5th of 11
Snow Braking8th of 11
Snow Handling7th of 11
Rolling Resistance4th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning8th of 11
Noise11th of 11
Price8th of 11

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15

17th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking19th of 20
Wet Handling14th of 20
Dry Braking3rd of 20
Dry Handling4th of 20
Snow Braking11th of 20
Snow Handling11th of 20
Rolling Resistance9th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning14th of 20
Noise16th of 20
Value19th of 20
Price15th of 20
Wear19th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14

9th of 12

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

8th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

18th of 52

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2017 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15

7th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test R16 · 195/65R16

6th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2016 AutoBild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

18th of 20

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16

19th of 43

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2016 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

4th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2015 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

7th of 19

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15

30th of 51

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2014 AZ Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Vredestein Snowtrac 5 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet gripC in 87% of sizes
EU label: energyD in 75% of sizes
EU label: external noise69–72 dB
SizeRetailer
165/70 R13 Amazon
155/65 R14 Amazon
165/60 R14 Amazon
165/65 R14 Amazon
165/70 R14 Amazon
175/65 R14 Amazon
175/70 R14 Amazon
185/60 R14 Amazon
185/65 R14 Amazon
165/60 R15 Amazon
165/65 R15 Amazon
175/65 R15 Amazon
185/55 R15 Amazon
185/60 R15 Amazon
185/65 R15 Amazon
195/60 R15 Amazon

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