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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Wet
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Snow
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
96%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
79%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Ice
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Ice Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
92%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Interior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Costs
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Fuel Consumption
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
70%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89%
Tyre Weight
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Other
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Abrasion
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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