P7 of 14
Beat 54% of the field
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Test Results
Tested 2009 to 2014
7 publications
Tested 19 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Snowtrac 3 averages a finish of 8th.
- 19Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 8thAverage finish
- 44%Field beaten on average
- 7Publications
19 tests, 2009 to 2014
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 44%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Snowtrac 3. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Alpin A4
15 shared: 2 ahead, 13 behind
|
15 | 2 | 13 | - | 13% |
 Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3
13 shared: 6 ahead, 6 behind
|
13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 50% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 8
12 shared: 0 ahead, 12 behind
|
12 | 0 | 12 | - | 0% |
 Nokian WR D3
11 shared: 1 ahead, 10 behind
|
11 | 1 | 10 | - | 9% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM32
10 shared: 7 ahead, 3 behind
|
10 | 7 | 3 | - | 70% |
 Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
|
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 850
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
|
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS830
9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind
|
9 | 0 | 9 | - | 0% |
 GT Radial Champiro Winterpro
7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind
|
7 | 7 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kumho IZen KW23
7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind
|
7 | 7 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind
|
7 | 5 | 2 | - | 71% |
 Fulda Kristall Montero 3
6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind
|
6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS
6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind
|
6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP
6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind
|
6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% |
 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 2
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP2
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 7+
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Linglong Winter Hero Radial 650
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Barum Polaris 3
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Snowtrac 2 Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 3 This tyre | 19 | 0 | 8th | 44% |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Successor | 13 | 0 | 12th | 47% |
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Vredestein Snowtrac 3 (9 tests) and 29 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow traction strength in 6 of 9 tests 24 praise, 0 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ice grip strength in 1 of 9 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 2 of 9 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Snow handling no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
- Slush performance no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 29 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 19
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2014 1 test
2013 3 tests
P18 of 50
Beat 65% of the field
P8 of 17
Beat 56% of the field
2013 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/60 R15
Satisfactory
P7 of 9
Beat 13% of the field
2013 ACE Winter Tyre Test
Recommended
2012 6 tests
P9 of 13
Beat 33% of the field
P5 of 9
Beat 50% of the field
P6 of 8
Beat 29% of the field
P8 of 16
Beat 53% of the field
P7 of 8
Beat 14% of the field
2012 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test
The Vredestein Snow Trac 3 is stronger in the snow than it is in the dry or wet
P21 of 43
Beat 50% of the field
2011 3 tests
P6 of 14
Beat 62% of the field
P8 of 14
Beat 46% of the field
2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15
Good in the snow, good in the wet, slight weakness on dry roads
P8 of 14
Beat 46% of the field
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test
The Vredestein Snowtrac 3 is a good all round performer.
2010 5 tests
P4 of 8
Beat 57% of the field
P7 of 10
Beat 33% of the field
P4 of 12
Beat 73% of the field
2010 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
Exemplary.
P9 of 12
Beat 27% of the field
P6 of 13
Beat 58% of the field
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test
The Vredestein Snowtrac 3 wins the snow test. Good wet and dry handling means the Vredestein draws with the Pirelli on score.
2009 1 test
P4 of 5
Beat 25% of the field
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