Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
- TR Score
- 6.6/10
- Owners say
- 71% · 8
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 30
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead 7 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 once. The Premitra Snow WP6 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 5.1% higher speed; the Wintrac Pro stopped 3.1% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Vredestein Wintrac Pro for drivers prioritizing safety margins, shorter stopping distances, and confident handling across mixed winter conditions, including sporty driving. Choose Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 if budget is primary and you frequently encounter heavy rain/slush with standing water on motorways, valuing aquaplaning security and lower purchase cost over ultimate braking/handling performance.
Where the Premitra Snow WP6 is stronger
- Best-in-test aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) in most tests
- Lower purchase price and strong value metrics
- Often quieter externally and sometimes lower rolling resistance
Where the Wintrac Pro is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking on dry, wet, snow, and ice
- Higher wet and snow handling speeds with more precise steering
- Balanced performance across conditions with strong overall rankings
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Premitra Snow WP6 vs Wintrac Pro at a glance
| Category | Premitra Snow WP6 | Gap | Wintrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 1 | 7 | |
| Dry9 measurements | 1 | The Wintrac Pro stopped 3% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 8 |
| Wet24 measurements | 11 | The Wintrac Pro stopped 3.1% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 13 |
| Snow17 measurements | 2 | The Wintrac Pro averaged a 1.6% higher speed on the snow handling course (4 tests) | 12 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Value7 measurements | 3 | The Wintrac Pro had 4.3% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 4 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 6.6/10 | The Wintrac Pro by 2.4 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating8 and 30 reviews | 71% | The Wintrac Pro by 16 points | 87% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Wintrac Pro by 30 points | 93% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Wintrac Pro was dearer in 4 of 4 | +24.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 63 | 36 sizes made in both | 119 |
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 8 tests, 2020 to 2024
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 | Premitra Snow WP6 | Field | Wintrac Pro |
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| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P11 of 12 | P6 of 12 | |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | P13 of 16 | P3 of 16 | |
| 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | P34 of 54 | P17 of 54 | |
| 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P15 of 20 | P12 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | P11 of 56 | P20 of 56 | |
| 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tyre Test | P16 of 18 | P5 of 18 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | P8 of 10 | P3 of 10 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Premitra Snow WP6
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. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Premitra Snow WP6
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
Premitra Snow WP6
Not ahead in any category
Wintrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8 reviews and the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30. 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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| 44.9 | 3% | 43.52 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 106.9 | 0.2% | 107.1 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.97 | 3.1% | 41.69 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.7 | 8% | 39.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.55 | 1.8% | 82.05 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.94 | 1.6% | 14.69 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.1 | 5.1% | 76.22 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.85 | 4.3% | 2.74 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 22.97 | 0.7% | 22.85 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,088 | 3.4% | 2,136 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54.58 | 1.6% | 55.53 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.84 | 2.7% | 3.74 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.5 | 9.2% | 16.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.13 | 0.5 dB | 72.6 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37,901 | 4.4% | 35,739 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.97 | 4.3% | 8.58 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 64 | 8.6% | 70 | 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 Premitra Snow WP6 scores 6.6 and the Wintrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| Premitra Snow WP6 | Category | Wintrac Pro | ||
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| 44 | Dry | 67 | ||
| 63 | Wet | 86 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 33 | ||
| 50 | Value | 29 | ||
| 36 | Snow | 58 | ||
| 12 | Ice | 67 | ||
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
| Premitra Snow WP6 | Category | Wintrac Pro | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8.2 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 6.8 | Comfort | 8.7 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8 reviews and the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
- 71%from 8 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 30,000 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 as a strong-performing winter tyre, with frequent praise for confident grip in snow/ice and capable wet-road handling, especially considering the price. Most high-scoring reviews are very satisfied and would buy it again. A smaller minority report notable road noise/humming, sometimes described as a growl or drone, which can undermine overall comfort.
- strong snow traction
- good ice grip
- confident wet handling/grip
- good value for money
- increased road noise/humming
Summarised by AI from 8 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 8 Premitra Snow WP6 reviewsThe Maxxis WP6 is good enough for normal Dutch winter driving. Straight-line aquaplaning resistance is good and overall grip levels are acceptable.
However, on dry and wet roads the tyres lack feedback when cornering. Steering feel is vague and the car feels slightly floaty, especially in faster bends and motorway exits.
Snow traction is good and steering on snow is acceptable. On icy roads the rear of the car felt unstable, with a subtle side-to-side movement.
Previously driven on Firestone Winterhawk 2, Michelin Alpin A4 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5. Of those, the Dunlop offered the best overall balance and driver confidence.
Overall I’m satisfied, but I would not buy them again. Next time I would try the Kumho WP52 or return to a premium brand.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
- 87%from 30 reviews
- 93%would buy again
- 226,700 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is a highly confidence-inspiring winter tyre with standout wet-road grip and surprisingly sporty, summer-like steering feel and stability in cold dry conditions. Most users also praise strong traction and braking in snow/slush, along with good comfort, low noise for the category, and impressive tread life/value over multiple seasons. A smaller subset note higher fuel consumption/rolling resistance and that the tyre can need some warm-up or a short bedding-in period to deliver its best grip.
- Strong wet grip and braking (good aquaplaning resistance)
- Stable, predictable handling with good steering feedback (sporty/summer-like feel)
- Very capable snow and slush traction and confidence
- Good comfort and generally quiet for a winter/UHP tyre
- Higher fuel consumption / rolling resistance than some alternatives
- Needs some warm-up or short bedding-in to reach best grip
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 30 Wintrac Pro reviewsVery good tires for winter. Used in upstate New York from November to April. Great grip even in -15 F. Started to get a little vague when it was dry around 65F.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 63 sizes of the Premitra Snow WP6 and 119 of the Wintrac Pro, 36 of them made in both.
| Category | Premitra Snow WP6 | Wintrac Pro |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 63 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 119 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 36 sizes 205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17205/60 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17245/45 R17and 24 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B70%C28%A1% | B98%A2%C1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D79%C21% | D47%C46%E5%B1% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B73%A27% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 71 of 71 | 253 of 253 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaced | - | Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S (2015) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Wintrac Pro was the dearer tyre in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 24.7% 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.
This comparison puts the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6, a value-oriented premium-touring winter tyre, up against the Vredestein Wintrac Pro, an ultra-high-performance winter option aimed at drivers who prioritize precision and pace. Across eight shared tests from 2020-2024 in sizes from 17-19 inches, the Wintrac Pro consistently ranks higher overall, while the WP6 carves out a niche with standout aquaplaning security and pricing value.
The data shows a clear pattern: Vredestein typically stops shorter and handles faster on dry, wet, and snowy roads, whereas Maxxis frequently leads straight and curved aquaplaning metrics and often runs quieter and cheaper. If you're choosing between dynamic control across mixed winter conditions versus maximum aquaplaning reserves and affordability, these two tyres land on opposite sides of that trade-off.
Conclusion
Across multiple independent tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers the stronger all-round winter performance: shorter braking on dry/wet/ice, higher wet and snow handling speeds, and consistently higher overall rankings (7 test wins vs. 1). Its few caveats-moderate aquaplaning performance and occasionally average dry precision-rarely outweigh its core strengths in daily winter driving.
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 stands out for excellent aquaplaning resistance (often class-leading float speeds), competitive snow braking at times, low exterior noise, long projected life in some tests, and a notably lower purchase price. However, its longer wet and ice braking distances and less precise handling limit its safety margin when grip is scarce. For drivers prioritizing dynamic safety and stopping distances, choose Vredestein; for budget-led buyers facing frequent standing water and motorway slush, Maxxis is the value pick.
Premitra Snow WP6 vs Wintrac Pro: your questions
Is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 or the Vredestein Wintrac Pro the better tyre?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead 7 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Premitra Snow WP6 scores 6.6 and the Wintrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Premitra Snow WP6 or the Wintrac Pro?
The Wintrac Pro led 13 of the 24 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.1% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wintrac Pro led 8 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Wintrac Pro led 12 of the 17 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.6% higher speed on the snow handling course across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Wintrac Pro had 4.3% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6 and 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 6.8/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6 and 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8 reviews and the Wintrac Pro 87% from 30. 63% of Premitra Snow WP6 owners would buy it again, against 93% for the Wintrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Wintrac Pro was the dearer tyre in 4 of them, by 24.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Premitra Snow WP6 is made in 63 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Wintrac Pro in 119 (17 to 22 inch). 36 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Premitra Snow WP6 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wintrac Pro B and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Premitra Snow WP6 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the Wintrac Pro in 2018. The Wintrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S.
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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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