Vredestein Wintrac review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 85% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 75 · 5 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 8 tests
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Vredestein Wintrac has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among winter tires. In 13 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (87) and weakest for treadwear (62). 5 owner reviews rate it 75 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 5 wear tests: about 36,000 km (22,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Wet 87 — 1st of 10 (2021 AMS Winter tire Test), 3rd of 49 (2021 Winter tire Market Overview)
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.
By owner reviews
75/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.
The Vredestein Wintrac is a highly capable winter tire that instills strong driver confidence across snow, ice, and wet conditions. Users frequently praise its impressive traction, comfortable ride, and solid overall performance, making it a competitive option close to premium tier alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling on snow and ice
- High above-average performance and grip on wet roads
- Comfortable ride quality
- Reasonable tread wear over multiple winter seasons
- Favorable speed ratings, quiet operation, and good fuel consumption
Cons
- Limited steering feedback and road feel
- Pricing is close to established premium options, leaving less of a value gap
Worth knowing
- Users specifically noted favorable speed index availability (H-rating) in the 215/70 R16 size compared to competing alternatives.
13 published test appearances (8 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 16 | |
| Noise | 4th of 16 | |
| Value | 10th of 16 | |
| Wear | 13th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 5th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 13th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 12 | |
| Ice Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 12 | |
| Noise | 1st of 12 | |
| Wear | 12th of 12 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 12 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 12 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 6th of 12 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC 16 Inch tire Test · 205/60 R16
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 16 | |
| Noise | 9th of 16 | |
| Wear | 5th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 8th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
9th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
6th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 18th of 20 | |
| Price | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 AMS Winter tire Test · 195/55 R16
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
9th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 31st of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 ADAC Winter Tire Test R15 · 195/65R15
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
Vredestein Wintrac specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 98% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 71% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–71 dB |
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