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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

Winter
Premium
6.7 /10 Conditionally recommended
Best in test

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding performance on wet roads, with especially short braking distances and dynamic, reliable handling.

Very good performance on dry roads, remaining safe and controllable even in corners.

Affordable price compared to competitors.

Solid winter performance overall.

Weaknesses

Slightly weaker braking performance in winter conditions compared to its strengths in wet and dry scenarios.

History

Wintrac Pro2018–20245.4Wintrac Pro+20256.7

What is new compared to Vredestein Wintrac Pro

New high-silica, next-gen polymer/resin compound plus revised tread (angled center grooves, shoulder and horizontal sipes, optimized pressure distribution) boosts winter performance vs. Wintrac Pro: +4% snow braking, +5% snow traction, up to +20% snow handling; wet grip remains best-in-class.

Rolling resistance reduced by up to 7% vs. Wintrac Pro (often a label-class improvement), increasing fuel efficiency and EV driving range.

Stronger wear resistance and durability from advanced polymer/filler blend, retaining the line’s segment-leading mileage and lowering whole-life cost.

Greener construction: renewable/recycled inputs up to 26.5% (from 20.4%) and cradle-to-gate CO2 cut by 4% vs. Wintrac Pro.

Broader fitment and capability: 120+ sizes for 17- to 22-inch rims, mostly Y speed rated up to 300 km/h, many XL load indices, all with 3PMSF certification.

2025
9× Tested
Die Reifentester215/55 R17#4Good
Autobild235/50 R19#4Good
Autobild215/55 R17#4Exemplary
AutoMotorSport215/55 R17#5Very good
Autoexpress225/45 R17#6
Autozeitung245/45 R19#6
SportautoBMW M4#6Good
Autobild225/40 R18#13Satisfactory
Autobild225/40 R18#17

Performance analysis

Performance on Snow Compared to Wintrac Pro

This graph shows the improvements of the new Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ tyre compared to its predecessor, the Wintrac Pro, in snow performance categories.

Rolling Resistance Reduction Compared to Wintrac Pro

This graph compares the rolling resistance of the Wintrac Pro+ tyre with the Wintrac Pro, highlighting the reduction that improves fuel efficiency and driving range.

Sustainability Improvements Compared to Wintrac Pro

This graph highlights the environmental improvements made in the Wintrac Pro+ tyre production relative to the Wintrac Pro.

Tests (9)

All test results →
9 Tests 6× Recommended
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#4 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#13 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (60)

205/45 R17From £124

1 Variants

88VXL
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205/60 R17From £130

1 Variants

93H
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215/40 R17From £122

1 Variants

87VXL
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215/55 R17From £130

1 Variants

94H
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215/60 R17From £122

2 Variants

10096VHXL
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215/65 R17From £120

2 Variants

103VXL
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225/45 R17From £97

2 Variants

9491VHXL
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225/55 R17From £123

1 Variants

97H
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225/60 R17From £150

1 Variants

103VXL
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235/55 R17From £126

1 Variants

99H
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235/60 R17From £180

1 Variants

106VXL
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1 Variants

99VXL

Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Exemplary2× (33%)
Good4× (67%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.5xxx/xx R18 8.5xxx/xx R19 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.5225/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 8.5275/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ made?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ is made in Netherlands/Hungary.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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