Comparison: Pirelli CARRIER WINTER vs. Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli CARRIER WINTER and Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Comtrac 2 Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the CARRIER WINTER and the Comtrac 2 Winter were tested.