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Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus

Name: Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
Brand: Vredestein
Rating: 4.8 (1 reviews)

Vredestein Tyres Ultra High Performance Winter

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus is a Ultra High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

8.6

Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests

High Confidence View Breakdown

Dry Grip

90%

Wet Grip

100%

Road Feedback

90%

Handling

90%

Wear

90%

Comfort

100%

Buy again

100%

Snow Grip

100%

Ice Grip

100%

Expected Mileage 21,400 miles High Confidence

1 Reviews

96% Average

3,500 miles driven

8 Tests (avg: 8^th)

Parameter	Value	Description
`safety_weight`	0.7	Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
`performance_weight`	0.55	Weight multiplier for performance metrics
`comfort_weight`	0.4	Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
`value_weight`	0.45	Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
`user_reviews_weight`	0.15	How much user reviews contribute to the final score
`test_data_weight`	0.8	How much professional test data contributes to the final score
`consistency_weight`	0.05	How much score consistency contributes to the final score
`recency_decay_rate`	0.95	Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
`min_test_count`	1	Minimum number of professional tests required
`min_review_count`	5	Minimum number of user reviews required
`score_version`	1.9	Current version of the scoring algorithm
`score_normalization_factor`	1.1	Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
`confidence_factor_weight`	0.2	How much data confidence affects the final score
`position_penalty_weight`	0.2	Penalty applied for poor test positions
`gap_penalty_threshold`	12	Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
`min_metrics_count`	2	Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
`limited_data_threshold`	2	Number of tests below which data is considered limited
`single_test_penalty`	0.75	Score multiplier when only one test is available
`critical_metric_penalty`	0.7	Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
`critical_metric_threshold`	70	Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
`position_exponential_factor`	1.2	Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
`position_exponential_threshold`	0.9	Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
`gap_multiplier_critical`	3	Multiplier for critical gap penalties
`max_category_weight`	2	Maximum weight any single category can have
`max_score_limited_data`	9.5	Score cap when data is limited
`bayesian_prior_weight`	1.5	Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
`bayesian_prior_score`	7	Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
`evidence_test_multiplier`	1.9	Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
`evidence_metric_divisor`	3	Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
`evidence_review_divisor`	10	Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
`combined_penalty_floor`	0.2

Test	Publication	Date	Size	Position	Metrics
2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test	Sport Auto	2025	275/35 R19	6/7	13 metrics
2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test	Auto Zeitung	2025	245/45 R19	6/10	19 metrics
2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test	Auto Bild Sportscars	2025	235/50 R19	4/13	12 metrics
2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test	Auto Bild	2025	225/40 R18	13/22	16 metrics
2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!	Auto Bild	2025	225/40 R18	17/52	2 metrics
2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test	Auto Motor Und Sport	2025	215/55 R17	5/10	16 metrics
2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test	Die Reifentester	2025	215/55 R17	4/8	12 metrics
2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test	Auto Express	2025	225/45 R17	6/8	11 metrics

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4^th

Best

17^th

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Latest Tyre Test Results

2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test

215/55 R17 • 2025

4^th/8

Vredestein is steadily improving and the Wintrac Pro+ is a good example. It matches Bridgestone and Continental in the demanding dry‑handling test and delivers convincing performances across all criteria. While it doesn’t dominate any individual discipline, its consistently good results secured fourth place and a very solid “good” overall.

2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test

215/55 R17 • 2025

5^th/10

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ offers very decent winter performance with the exception of somewhat weaker braking on snow. It stands out particularly for its dynamic and reliable wet handling (ranked second-best on wet surfaces overall) and provides steering-responsive, dynamic performance in dry corners. The tyre is always safely controllable in dry conditions and offers good comfort. However, the unbalanced and not very stable wet handling, combined with somewhat longer wet braking distances, are notable weaknesses that emerged in the main test but showed significant improvement in follow-up testing. On snow, while generally competent, the braking performance falls slightly behind. Overall, it represents a good value option with strong wet and dry traction capabilities for those in less snow-heavy regions.

2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test

245/45 R19 • 2025

6^th/10

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ finishes in sixth place, showing solid competence across conditions but lacking the standout qualities of the premium leaders. On snow, it achieves respectable braking performance and handles predictably with an understeer-biased setup scoring 19/30 for driving safety, though it can't match the grip levels of the top performers. In wet conditions, the tyre's main weakness emerges with extended braking distances and only moderate grip levels scoring 35/45 for safety, though its handling remains stable and controllable. The dry performance continues this theme of adequacy rather than excellence - mediocre steering precision and a handling characteristic that tends toward oversteer at the limit earn just 15/30 for safety, though comfort is rated at a respectable 8/10. The tyre's high wear rate of 0.201 mm per 1000 km and modest projected mileage of just 31,250 km hurt its value proposition. For drivers who can accept compromises in wet braking performance and somewhat vague steering response in exchange for a lower price point than the premium options, the Vredestein remains a viable choice, though it requires driver adaptation to its characteristics.

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17 inch
225/45 R 17 94 V XL	C	C	71
225/45 R 17 94 H XL	C	C	71
225/45 R 17 91 H	C	C	71
215/45 R 17 91 V XL	C	B	71
225/50 R 17 98 V XL	C	B	71
225/50 R 17 98 H XL	C	B	71
205/50 R 17 93 V XL	C	B	71
205/50 R 17 93 H XL	C	B	71
215/55 R 17 98 V XL	C	B	71
225/60 R 17 103 V XL	C	B	71
235/65 R 17 108 V XL	B	C	71
215/55R17 94 H	D	B	71
18 inch
245/40 R 18 97 W XL	D	C	70
225/40 R 18 92 W XL	D	B	71
245/45 R 18 100 V XL	C	C	72
235/60 R 18 107 V XL	C	C	71
225/40R18 92 V XL	D	B	71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL	D	C	71
20 inch
245/35 R 20 95 Y XL	D	C	71
255/45 R 20 105 V XL	C	C	72

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