Winter tire handling Updated October 2026

Vredestein Snowtrac 5 review

Name: Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Brand: Vredestein

± 8

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 60% of the winter tires we score.

Owners 75 · 6 reviews analysed Road tests 66 · 2 tests

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Vredestein Snowtrac 5 has a Relative Score of 70 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 (55). 6 owner reviews rate it 75 out of 100.

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

Weak point: Treadwear 55 — 19th of 20 (2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test)

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

75/100

From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

66/100

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

Dry

Wet

Snow

Noise

Treadwear

Efficiency

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 6 owner reviews found online.

The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is highly regarded for its exceptional traction in winter conditions, particularly on snow and ice. Users consistently praise its wet-weather performance and low noise levels, positioning it as a reliable and cost-effective choice for various vehicle types.

Pros

Exceptional grip and handling in deep snow and on icy surfaces
Strong performance and stability in wet road conditions
Low road noise levels across various surface types
High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

Limited long-term data regarding tread wear longevity
Perceived as expensive by some users depending on the specific vehicle application
Inconsistent availability compared to major market leaders

Worth knowing

Lightweight vehicles, such as the Smart Fortwo, benefit significantly from the tire's responsive handling and snow-clearing capabilities.
Small commercial vehicles like the Peugeot Partner report high satisfaction regarding noise comfort and wet-weather safety.

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

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	8th of 11
Wet Handling	7th of 11
Dry Braking	2nd of 11
Dry Handling	5th of 11
Snow Braking	8th of 11
Snow Handling	7th of 11
Rolling Resistance	4th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning	8th of 11
Noise	11th of 11
Price	8th 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

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	19th of 20
Wet Handling	14th of 20
Dry Braking	3rd of 20
Dry Handling	4th of 20
Snow Braking	11th of 20
Snow Handling	11th of 20
Rolling Resistance	9th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning	14th of 20
Noise	16th of 20
Value	19th of 20
Price	15th of 20
Wear	19th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	19th 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 grip	C in 87% of sizes
EU label: energy	D in 75% of sizes
EU label: external noise	69–72 dB

Size	Retailer
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
185/60 R16	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
195/60 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon