Michelin Alpin 7 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 89% · 11
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 3
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Alpin 7 finished ahead 5 times and the Wintrac Pro+ once. The Alpin 7 had 13.3% lower rolling resistance; the Wintrac Pro+ held 8.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Michelin Alpin 7 for a 'do-everything' winter tyre: better dry stopping, stronger snow/ice security, and significantly better longevity/efficiency. Choose the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ if your winters are mostly wet and you prioritise wet handling and aquaplaning resistance (and potentially a lower purchase price), accepting weaker dry/ice braking and shorter projected tread life.
Where the Alpin 7 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking across all shared tests (e.g., 30.71 m vs 32.75 m in Auto Express; 41.4 m vs 43.6 m in Autobild SUV)
- Stronger winter-surface capability overall: frequent wins in snow traction and snow handling, plus a clear ice-braking edge in ADAC (16.9 m vs 18.6 m)
- Efficiency and low running costs: repeatedly best rolling resistance (wins 4/4) and in ADAC a much longer projected tread life (46,800 km vs 34,300 km) with lower abrasion (74 vs 92 mg/km/t)
Where the Wintrac Pro+ is stronger
- Wet 16/26 Held 8.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (5 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Alpin 7 vs Wintrac Pro+ at a glance
| Category | Alpin 7 | Gap | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 5 | 1 | |
| Dry12 measurements | 10 | The Alpin 7 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 1 |
| Wet26 measurements | 9 | The Wintrac Pro+ held 8.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (5 tests) | 16 |
| Snow19 measurements | 14 | The Alpin 7 stopped 2.3% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 3 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort10 measurements | 6 | The Alpin 7 was 1 dB quieter (5 tests) | 3 |
| Value8 measurements | 7 | The Alpin 7 had 13.3% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Alpin 7 by 1.1 | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating11 and 3 reviews | 89% | The Alpin 7 by 2 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +30.6% | The Alpin 7 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 49 | 31 sizes made in both | 124 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Alpin 7 | Field | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| The BEST Winter Tyres for 2026/27 | P4 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 | P4 of 16 | P9 of 16 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | P6 of 7 | P4 of 7 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 8 | P6 of 8 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Alpin 7
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Alpin 7
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Alpin 7
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Alpin 7 89% from 11 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 41.01 | 3.5% | 42.42 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 59.61 | 0.2% | 59.73 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 113.4 | 0.6% | 112.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.27 | 0.8% | 35.78 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.9 | 0.7% | 41.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.28 | 0.3% | 85 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.5 | 1% | 72.15 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 13.1% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.43 | 0.1% | 7.42 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.4 | 0.6% | 15.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.08 | 1.1% | 81.97 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.24 | 8.6% | 35.43 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 24.55 | 2.3% | 25.15 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.69 | 3.1% | 7.94 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,694 | 2.4% | 2,631 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.81 | 3% | 71.75 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 84.95 | 2.3% | 83 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.94 | 5.6% | 3.73 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.9 | 9.1% | 18.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68.2 | 1 dB | 69.18 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46,800 | 36.4% | 34,300 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.3 | 13.3% | 8.43 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74 | 19.6% | 92 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Alpin 7 scores 9.5 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
| Alpin 7 | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 52 | ||
| 82 | Wet | 87 | ||
| 64 | Comfort | 45 | ||
| 85 | Value | 13 | ||
| 77 | Snow | 56 | ||
| 84 | Ice | 44 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Alpin 7 | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 8.7 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.9 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.5 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 9.7 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 9.4 | Comfort | 8.7 | ||
| 9.2 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 7.3 | Ice Grip | 10 | ||
Owners rate the Alpin 7 89% from 11 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin Alpin 7
- 89%from 11 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 67,100 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Michelin Alpin 7 very highly overall, most often praising its very low noise and notably improved ride comfort/refinement versus previous winter or summer setups. Reviews frequently highlight confident grip and stability in dry and wet conditions, with many also reporting strong performance in snow and slush. A smaller set of users mention a softer sidewall/less direct steering feel, and a couple note that for true Nordic winters (deep snow/ice-heavy conditions) a dedicated Nordic winter tyre may be a better fit.
- Very quiet/low road noise (near summer-tyre levels for many)
- High ride comfort and good bump/pothole absorption
- Strong dry and wet grip with stable handling, including at higher speeds
- Good snow and slush traction with predictable control
- Soft sidewalls/less direct steering feel (floatier feedback, slightly longer-feeling dry braking for some)
- Higher energy consumption/efficiency loss versus summer tyres (typical winter-tyre penalty)
Summarised by AI from 11 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 11 Alpin 7 reviewsDefinitely comfortable, safe tires that provide amazing grip on snow and ice. I'm very satisfied, I won't use another tire.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- 87%from 3 reviews
- 37,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Wintrac Pro+ reviewsTyres has been perfect on my electric car which is very very (2,5 tonnes). quiet, stabile and long lasting.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 49 sizes of the Alpin 7 and 124 of the Wintrac Pro+, 31 of them made in both.
| Category | Alpin 7 | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 49 sizes, 15 to 20 inch | 124 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 31 sizes 205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17215/65 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17225/65 R17and 19 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B68%C32% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C66%B30%D5% | C55%D40%B3%E2% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB B100% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 64 of 64 | 137 of 137 |
| On the market since | 2024 | 2024 |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Winter Tyre (DriverReviews, 2025/26) Winner: Best Winter SUV Tyre (DriverReviews, 2025/26) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Alpin 7 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 30.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Michelin's Alpin 7 and Vredestein's Wintrac Pro+ sit in slightly different parts of the winter-tyre spectrum: the Alpin 7 is a premium-touring winter tyre aimed at all-round safety, refinement and low running costs, while the Wintrac Pro+ is pitched as a more ultra-high-performance (UHP) winter option, typically prioritising steering response and wet-road confidence.
Across five shared professional tests (covering everything from compact/midsize fitments up to SUV sizes), the pattern is consistent: the Michelin tends to place higher overall (including a clear gap in the 2026 ADAC test: 4th of 16 vs 9th of 16), driven by stronger winter-surface security and markedly better efficiency and longevity metrics. The Vredestein counters with recurring strengths in wet handling and (in most tests) stronger aquaplaning resistance-traits that can matter most in milder, rain-heavy winters.
Conclusion
Taken as a whole, the Michelin Alpin 7 is the more complete “everyday winter” package and the safer bet if your winter includes frequent snow/ice, mixed road conditions, or you care about total cost of ownership. It repeatedly wins dry braking (5/5 tests) and snow traction (4/4 where measured), and it pairs that with a major durability/efficiency advantage-most starkly in ADAC's projections where it's estimated at 46,800 km vs 34,300 km for the Wintrac Pro+ (about 36% longer), with lower abrasion as well (74 vs 92 mg/km/t). Those strengths explain why it more consistently lands in the top group overall.
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ makes sense if your winter reality is dominated by wet roads and standing water rather than packed snow and ice. It more often takes wet-handling wins (3 tests) and is the clear leader on curved aquaplaning resistance (4 out of 5 tests), and it can also look attractive on price/value (e.g., ADAC value metric: 3.32 vs 3.53). The trade-off is that it's less convincing in the “hard safety stops” on dry and especially on ice, and it tends to carry higher energy consumption/rolling resistance in several datasets.
Practical takeaway: choose the Alpin 7 if you want the most rounded winter tyre with strong snow/ice behaviour and lower running costs; choose the Wintrac Pro+ if you mainly drive in wet, slushy, above-freezing conditions and want that extra sense of security against hydroplaning-while accepting shorter wear life and weaker dry/ice stopping.
Alpin 7 vs Wintrac Pro+: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin 7 or the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ the better tyre?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Alpin 7 finished ahead 5 times and the Wintrac Pro+ once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Alpin 7 scores 9.5 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Alpin 7 or the Wintrac Pro+?
The Wintrac Pro+ led 16 of the 26 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 8.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Alpin 7 led 10 of the 12 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Alpin 7 led 14 of the 19 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.3% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Alpin 7 had 13.3% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 9.7/10 for the Alpin 7 and 8/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Alpin 7 was 1 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.4/10 for the Alpin 7 and 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin 7 89% from 11 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Alpin 7 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 30.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alpin 7 is made in 49 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the Wintrac Pro+ in 124 (17 to 22 inch). 31 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alpin 7 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wintrac Pro+ B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
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