In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (
Continental). Generally,
Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than
Vredestein (59%). The first tyre test of Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands and
UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.