Vredestein Wintrac Pro - Test Results

Test Statistics

37

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

20th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 37 winter tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers a well-rounded but performance-biased profile: consistently strong in wet handling and competitive in dynamic snow handling/traction, with occasional standout wins, but hampered by weaker wet braking outliers, average-to-weak aquaplaning resistance, and efficiency trade-offs. Its average overall position of 6.2 reflects frequent top-half finishes and multiple podiums, including an overall win in 2018 and several wet-handling firsts. Snow capability is generally solid-often near the front for handling and sometimes best-in-class for traction or braking-though absolute snow braking can fluctuate by test and size. Dry performance is usually safe and stable but not class-leading, and rolling resistance is commonly below average.
Overall, the tyre suits drivers prioritizing secure, sporty wet dynamics and balanced winter capability over ultimate wet stopping distance, aquaplaning margins, and efficiency. Awards and podiums confirm strong competitiveness, but recurring weaknesses prevent consistent top-three dominance in recent seasons.

Performance Strengths

Wet Handling Performance Strong
• 1st place wet handling in 2022 AMS (245/45 R19)
• 1st place wet handling and wet circle in 2022 Auto Bild Sportscars (245/40 R19)
• 1st place wet handling and wet circle in 2023 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
• Top-tier wet handling cluster: 4th/11 in 2023 Auto Bild SUV, 6th/21 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance
Snow Handling and Traction Strong
• Best snow traction in 2024 ADAC 17" (1st/16)
• 1st snow braking and 1st snow handling in 2024 Auto Zeitung mixed test (215/55 R17)
• 2nd snow handling in 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18, 4/21 overall snow handling)
• Strong snow handling 2018 Auto Bild UHP (2nd) and 2019 Auto Bild 19" (2nd)
Overall Competitiveness / Awards Moderate
• Overall winner in 2018 Auto Bild UHP (1/11)
• Podiums: 2023/24 TR UHP (3/6), 2022 AMS (3/8), 2022 Auto Bild SUV (3/10), 2020 Auto Bild SUV (3/11), 2024 ADAC 17" (3/16)
• Top 6 in large braking shootouts: 2020 AB 52-tyre (6/49), 2019 AB 47-tyre (6/47)
Dry Braking/Handling Consistency Moderate
• Top-third dry: 2023/24 TR UHP dry handling 2/6 and braking 3/6
• 2019 AMS SUV dry braking 4/11 and handling 4/11
• Multiple mid-front results: 2020 AB Perf dry braking 3/21; 2023 Sport Auto dry braking 3/9

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18) wet braking 20/22 and curved aqua 14/22
• 2024 Auto Bild SUV wet braking 11/13 and curved aqua 11/13
• Recurring poor aquaplaning: 2023 Sport Auto straight/curved aqua 9/9; 2023 ADAC 17" straight aqua 14/15
• 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17) wet braking 19/22
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
• 2023 Sports Cars rolling resistance 12/12 (+21.5% from best)
• 2020 Auto Bild Performance RR 20/20 (+27.3% from best)
• 2019 Auto Bild 19" RR 11/12 (+28% from best) and 2019 AB 17" RR 17/21 (+20.7%)
• 2023/24 TR UHP RR 6/6 (+18.6% from best)
Noise/Comfort and Wear Variability Moderate
• Multiple bottom-tier noise: 2022 Sports Car 10/10; 2023 AMS SUV 7/7; 2023 Sports Cars 9/12
• Below-average wear in Auto Bild full tests: 2022 AB wear 19/20; 2023 AB wear 19/20
Snow Braking Consistency Minor
• Mid-pack or worse: 2023 Sports Cars snow braking 10/12; 2020 AB Performance 9/21; 2019 AB 17" 18/21
• Outliers despite wins elsewhere (e.g., 2023/24 TR UHP snow braking 6/6 while wet strong)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Good.

Strong:
Snow Handling