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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro has a better rating of 63% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Number of tests
6
37
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
33.2
6.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
319
131

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Wet Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Wet Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Dry Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
87%
Dry Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
75%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
72%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Snow Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
71%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Snow Traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79%
Snow Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
63%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
63%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Noise Exterior
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Noise Interior
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
83%
Economy
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View

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