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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 and Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the WR D4 and the Wintrac Xtreme S were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and Wintrac Xtreme S is made in Netherlands.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Number of tests
26
12
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
6.0
8.6
Latest test
2019
2017
Available sizes
82
88

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 11 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
98%
Dry braking
Nokian WR D4
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
99%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR D4
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
98%
Safety
Nokian WR D4
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
97%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR D4
93%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR D4
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
95%
Wet braking
Nokian WR D4
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR D4
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Wet handling
Nokian WR D4
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
99%
Ice
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
94%
Ice braking
Nokian WR D4
100%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
98%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR D4
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
98%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
99%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR D4
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
99%
Interior noise
Nokian WR D4
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
99%
Noise/Komfort
Nokian WR D4
99%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
99%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
96%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
86%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WR D4
97%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
92%
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
94%
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
79%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2016215/60 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2015235/55 R19View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2015225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Winter
2015235/35 R19View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2015225/50 R17View

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